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AF05 YZT

2005 MG Zt

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

114,132 mi
Last recorded114,132 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 YZT
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 114,132 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 114,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 105,605 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

nsf lower arm ball joint play

reverse light not working

surface corrosion under vehicle/suspension components

Fail 21 Mar 2020 105,605 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

nsf lower arm ball joint play

reverse light not working

surface corrosion under vehicle/suspension components

Pass 21 Mar 2019 102,077 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 97,043 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 97,043 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 90,634 miles

Rear exhaust silencer poor

Fail 5 Apr 2017 90,634 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front tyres poor

Rear exhaust silencer poor

Pass 11 Apr 2016 84,666 miles

exhaust back box poor

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

Fail 2 Apr 2016 84,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on Not Working (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 80,937 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 76,583 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 74,760 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front suspension springs rusty

front tyres on limits

rear brake discs poor & brake pipes rusty

Pass 13 Mar 2012 72,501 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 69,060 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 58,491 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 47,052 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 35,083 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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AF05 YZT is a 2005 MG Zt in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AF05 YZT, 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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AF05 YZT is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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