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AV05 VXW

2005 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

105,524 mi
Last recorded105,524 miles
Recorded on7 May 2022
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 VXW
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2022 105,524 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 105,036 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 103,860 miles

n/s/f inner wheel rim damaged .......

n/s/r coil spring lower coil corroded .......

rear brake discs corroded .......

Pass 13 Nov 2018 98,837 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 96,712 miles

nsr tyre worn on inner

slight damage to nsf alloy wheel on inner bead

Fail 6 Jul 2017 96,701 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nsr tyre worn on inner

osf tyre damaged on outer sidewall

slight damage to nsf alloy wheel on inner bead

Pass 14 Jun 2016 92,142 miles

conditionof front number plate

offside front shocker damp

Pass 12 Jun 2015 84,009 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 75,958 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 69,670 miles

condition of rear brake discs

distorted bead rim nearside front wheel

rear shockers damp

wear rear brake pads

Pass 29 May 2012 60,557 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 60,557 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 55,844 miles

nearside front tyre tread 3mm

nearside rear tyre tread 3mm

offside front tyre tread 3mm

Fail 16 Jun 2011 55,639 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre tread 3mm

nearside rear tyre tread 3mm

offside front tyre tread 3mm

Pass 21 Jun 2010 46,953 miles

Condition of wiper blades

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Handbrake travel

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

Wear to front tyres

Pass 23 Jun 2009 38,301 miles

hand brake travel border line close to max

Pass 26 Jun 2008 30,298 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 VXW is a 2005 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VXW, 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 VXW registered?

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

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