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AV05 XJW

2005 MG Zt-t

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,799 mi
Last recorded76,799 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 XJW
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 76,799 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 72,028 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 72,028 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 66,330 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 59,044 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 55,310 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

parking brake travel getting higho/s/r light lense broken front tyres getting close to 2mm wear bars

Pass 30 Jul 2012 55,310 miles

parking brake travel getting higho/s/r light lense broken front tyres getting close to 2mm wear bars

Pass 1 Jun 2011 46,227 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs heavily corroded on inner surface

Fail 1 Jun 2011 46,216 miles

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs heavily corroded on inner surface

Pass 30 Jul 2010 38,422 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 38,422 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 31,077 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 24,866 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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AV05 XJW is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 81,088 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-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV05 XJW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV05 XJW registered?

AV05 XJW is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is AV05 XJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 XJW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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