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MF05 AVJ

2005 MG Zt

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,115 mi
Last recorded114,115 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 AVJ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 114,115 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust corroded

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Both tie rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 114,105 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust corroded

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Both tie rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 111,457 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 108,453 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 105,693 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 103,021 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 100,860 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 98,628 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 92,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2017 90,476 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 90,476 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 88,335 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 82,716 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 82,716 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 72,286 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 64,835 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 61,456 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 57,875 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 55,332 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 45,816 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2008 35,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 35,534 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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MF05 AVJ is a 2005 MG Zt in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MF05 AVJ, 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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MF05 AVJ is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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