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AV05 VWL

2005 MG Zt

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,177 mi
Last recorded127,177 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 VWL
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2023 127,177 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion under side suspension components /floor /exhaust

Fail 14 Oct 2023 127,177 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault faults cleared for test (7.1.6 (a))

corrosion under side suspension components /floor /exhaust

Pass 20 Oct 2022 121,545 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 121,545 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 114,480 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 104,909 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 97,653 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 90,591 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 90,578 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 80,694 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 72,580 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 66,378 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 66,378 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 62,315 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 57,010 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 50,956 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 45,272 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 38,642 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 30,109 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 20,746 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 VWL is a 2005 MG Zt in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VWL, 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 VWL is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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