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AV05 WSY

2005 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

115,935 mi
Last recorded115,935 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 115,935 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 86,298 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

underside slightly rusty,no corrosion.

Pass 30 Apr 2014 83,100 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 83,098 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 74,098 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 74,084 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 68,159 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 68,159 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 58,302 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 58,302 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 58,302 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 47,839 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 47,690 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 37,862 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 37,851 miles

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

bonnet release handle broken (still able to open bonnet)

brake pad warning light on

Fail 1 Apr 2008 27,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 27,043 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 WSY is a 2005 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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