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AV05 WZF

2005 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

102,378 mi
Last recorded102,378 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2024 102,378 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 99,602 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 97,491 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 93,821 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

general corrosion under side

Pass 17 Mar 2020 83,716 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 77,721 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 77,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high ajuster broken (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2018 70,497 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 70,497 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working bad connection on rear plug making indicator intermittant (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 66,945 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 62,316 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 56,805 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 51,113 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 45,691 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 36,688 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 32,163 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 32,163 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 24 May 2010 26,405 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 26,405 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 20,608 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 20,608 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 14,066 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 WZF is a 2005 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WZF, 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 WZF registered?

AV05 WZF is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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