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AY05 WDM

2005 MG Zt

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,411 mi
Last recorded118,411 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 118,411 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 118,405 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 114,119 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2013 114,119 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 108,622 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 108,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 101,988 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall cracked but not exposing cords

Pass 27 Jan 2010 94,262 miles

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

nearside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Jan 2010 94,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

nearside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2009 86,153 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 WDM is a 2005 MG Zt in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AY05 WDM, 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 WDM registered?

AY05 WDM is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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