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AV05 WSJ

2005 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

145,072 mi
Last recorded145,072 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 WSJ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2019 145,072 miles

Dampness in o/s/r shocker.

Front and rear number plates delaminated.

Front brake pads very low.

O/s/f anti roll bar drop link dust cover starting to split.

O/s/f tyre on legal limit and worn on edges.

Poor beam pattern in both headlights.

Rear exhaust in poor condition and poor secured.

Pass 1 Sep 2018 138,001 miles

Deep cut in n/s/r tyre outer side wall.

Front and rear number plates in poor condition.

Hand brake performance low recommend attention.

Nail in n/s/r tyre.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Poor beam image in h/lights.

Fail 23 Jun 2018 137,987 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear part exhaust corroded and in poor condition

Fail 6 Oct 2017 137,941 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear Exhaust bracket has been modified

Pass 4 May 2016 132,389 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust strap broken, temporary repair carried out

Fail 28 Apr 2016 132,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link rod gaiter (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracks on inner wall down to chords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust strap broken, temporary repair carried out

Pass 30 Apr 2015 126,341 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2015 126,341 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 117,494 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 117,356 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 106,017 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 106,017 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 92,920 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 79,558 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 79,558 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 67,572 miles

hand brake near end of free travle

Pass 9 Apr 2009 54,047 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 54,047 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 41,365 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 WSJ is a 2005 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WSJ, 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 WSJ is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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