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AV05 OKB

2005 MG Zt+ Cdti 135

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,483 mi
Last recorded122,483 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Zt+ Cdti 13581,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 OKB
MakeMG
ModelZt+ Cdti 135
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 May 2019 122,483 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill around jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill around jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front top mount notchy and cracks whilst in operation

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear chassis slightly corroded

diesel smell under bonnet but no visible leak

handbrake poor

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 8 May 2018 113,199 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 4 May 2018 113,112 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported below bumper (1.9.2a)

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp is missing (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 101,245 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 12 May 2016 98,997 miles

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

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

shocks weak

Fail 10 May 2016 98,981 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

shocks weak

Pass 12 May 2015 90,443 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 79,447 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 79,445 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 May 2013 63,382 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 63,382 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 52,023 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 44,803 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 39,214 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 34,167 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 26,951 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt+ Cdti 135?

Based on 1,117 MOT tests across 127 vehicles.

70.2%
Pass Rate
7,202
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
127
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41
Registration plate lamp not working 37
Brake pipe excessively corroded 34
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21
Headlamp aim too low 20
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AV05 OKB is a 2005 MG Zt+ Cdti 135 in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2005 MG Zt+ Cdti 135 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 81,432 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+ Cdti 135 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV05 OKB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt+ Cdti 135 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this MG Zt+ Cdti 135 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV05 OKB is a 2005 MG Zt+ Cdti 135, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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