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AV05 VVX

2005 MG Zt

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,619 mi
Last recorded107,619 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 107,619 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 91,904 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 80,936 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 75,238 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Parking brake only just met efficiency requirements

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 72,482 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 72,482 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 69,875 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2017 69,807 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2016 66,997 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2015 64,034 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 60,444 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2013 56,674 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 52,177 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 47,928 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 42,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 3 Mar 2010 42,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Nearside Rear 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 18 Mar 2009 34,966 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 25,094 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 VVX is a 2005 MG Zt in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VVX, 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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What year was AV05 VVX registered?

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

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