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AV05 VRT

2005 MG Zt

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,686 mi
Last recorded83,686 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 VRT
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 83,686 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 74,985 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 66,002 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both headlight image slightly distorted

Fail 9 Jun 2015 66,002 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both headlight image slightly distorted

Pass 3 Apr 2014 59,706 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 57,121 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 57,082 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 53,405 miles

Advise condition of all brake discs.

Advise unable to fully inspect all four inner wheel arches plus outer sills due to trims fitted.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 53,405 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Advise condition of all brake discs.

Advise unable to fully inspect all four inner wheel arches plus outer sills due to trims fitted.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2011 47,180 miles

airbag light on.

damage to offside front tyre sidewall

Fail 23 May 2011 47,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

airbag light on.

damage to offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 10 May 2010 40,387 miles

air bag light on

emissons only just met limits

n s door mirror cracked

rear tyres worn outer edges and nail osr tread

Fail 28 Apr 2010 40,214 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag light on

emissons only just met limits

n s door mirror cracked

rear tyres worn outer edges and nail osr tread

Pass 17 Apr 2009 34,673 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

air bag light on

Pass 10 Apr 2008 25,475 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt?

Based on 193,197 MOT tests across 13,994 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,885
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
13,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,540
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,201
Registration plate lamp not working 6,690
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,389
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 3,593
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AV05 VRT is a 2005 MG Zt in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 MG Zt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 68,687 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Zt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV05 VRT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this MG Zt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV05 VRT is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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