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MV05 AZT

2005 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,500 mi
Last recorded110,500 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 AZT
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 110,500 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 110,499 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 108,730 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 108,730 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen due to cloudy lens (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 106,632 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 106,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 19 Jul 2016 103,706 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 103,704 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 101,324 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 101,324 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 98,224 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

n/s/r handbrake performance low

slight corrosion on brake pipes

wiper blades worn

Pass 19 Jul 2013 95,658 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jul 2013 95,658 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2012 92,609 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 92,609 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 90,592 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 90,592 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 86,713 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 69,263 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2009 69,260 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 51,082 miles

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

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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MV05 AZT is a 2005 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MV05 AZT, 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 MV05 AZT registered?

MV05 AZT is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 27 July 2005.

Is MV05 AZT safe to buy?

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