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AX54 VWY

2005 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,621 mi
Last recorded76,621 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 VWY
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 76,621 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

both front & rear brake discs excessively worn

Fail 3 Oct 2016 76,188 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

both front & rear brake discs excessively worn

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

Pass 30 Nov 2015 59,984 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 56,033 miles

nearside steering rack boot area has a light misting of oil

Pass 5 Sep 2013 51,654 miles

offside front tyre @4.mm

rear discs slightly rusty

Fail 5 Sep 2013 51,654 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside front tyre @4.mm

rear discs slightly rusty

Pass 29 Jun 2012 47,877 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ADVISE REPLACE !

BRAKE WARNING LAMP ON

WE HAVE REINFLATED ALL TYRES BOTH FRONT WERE FLAT !!!

X2 Front tyres worn/damaged sidewalls

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

x4 Tyres starting to perrish

Fail 28 Jun 2012 47,877 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

BRAKE WARNING LAMP ON

X2 Front tyres worn/damaged sidewalls

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

x4 Tyres starting to perrish

Pass 26 Apr 2011 46,710 miles

Brake warning light on

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

Offside rear tyre sidewalls perrished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake discs pitted

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 46,661 miles

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

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

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

Brake warning light on

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

Offside rear tyre sidewalls perrished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear brake discs pitted

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 43,279 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 38,563 miles

exhaust rusty

rear discs rusty

Pass 28 Oct 2008 38,497 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 34,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (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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AX54 VWY is a 2005 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AX54 VWY, 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 AX54 VWY registered?

AX54 VWY is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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