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AY05 HRR

2005 MG Zt

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,419 mi
Last recorded80,419 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 HRR
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 80,419 miles

advise front and rear brake discs corroded but not excessive

advise front and rear subframes corroded but not excessive

Pass 4 Apr 2018 80,234 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 79,906 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (2.4.A.3)

Service parking brake; NS, low performance and overall performance only just passed test.

Pass 17 Mar 2016 74,676 miles

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 28 Mar 2015 72,815 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 72,815 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 69,476 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 67,758 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 64,420 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 59,927 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 54,545 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 40,904 miles

front brake discs inner working surfaces corroded.

n/side & o/side front tyres worn on outer edges.

Fail 31 Mar 2009 40,904 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake discs inner working surfaces corroded.

n/side & o/side front tyres worn on outer edges.

Pass 19 Feb 2008 23,884 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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AY05 HRR is a 2005 MG Zt in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AY05 HRR, 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 AY05 HRR registered?

AY05 HRR is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 23 June 2005.

Is AY05 HRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY05 HRR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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