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AY05 LWJ

2005 MG Zt

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

223,277 mi
Last recorded223,277 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 LWJ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 223,277 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 211,097 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 205,393 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 199,998 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 192,386 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 192,376 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 186,447 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 168,783 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2018 155,684 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 154,442 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 138,034 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 May 2016 120,240 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight mis shape of both rear tyres

Pass 19 May 2015 102,677 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 102,634 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2014 83,130 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 73,839 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 May 2012 71,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 May 2012 71,399 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 62,518 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 57,640 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 44,546 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Jul 2009 44,546 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 31,136 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 LWJ is a 2005 MG Zt in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AY05 LWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY05 LWJ registered?

AY05 LWJ is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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The MOT history for AY05 LWJ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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