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AV05 VZC

2005 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

192,552 mi
Last recorded192,552 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 VZC
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 192,552 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

oil leak from engine

Fail 7 Oct 2014 192,552 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak from engine

Pass 12 Oct 2013 172,163 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2013 172,163 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 151,844 miles

exhaust rear box in poor condition

Pass 16 Nov 2011 134,201 miles

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

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

no plate light corroded terminals ,repaired to best advantage , will require replacement

Pass 16 Nov 2010 115,137 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 91,062 miles

offside rear tyre worn low on outer edge tread

Pass 4 Jun 2008 76,384 miles

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

nearside headlight aim low on dip beam

Fail 4 Jun 2008 76,384 miles

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

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

nearside headlight aim low on dip beam

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 VZC is a 2005 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VZC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV05 VZC registered?

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

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