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AX54 YGP

2005 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

134,105 mi
Last recorded134,105 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 YGP
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2021 134,105 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank insecure Straps severely corroded likely to break (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt twisted and split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth holed on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner loose gator also leaking oil

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 128,859 miles

both rear tyres slightly wearing outer edge

nearside front tyre wearing low outer edge

offside front tyre wearing low on edges

offside steering rack gaiter damp

Fail 27 Jul 2020 128,787 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres slightly wearing outer edge

nearside front tyre wearing low outer edge

offside front tyre wearing low on edges

offside steering rack gaiter damp

Pass 24 Jun 2019 125,202 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

offside steering rack gaiter slightly damp

Fail 17 Jun 2019 125,124 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

offside steering rack gaiter slightly damp

Pass 16 Jun 2018 119,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 109,685 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine cover

objects removed from boot

Fail 22 May 2017 109,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine cover

objects removed from boot

Pass 25 May 2016 102,921 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 97,969 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 90,567 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 90,567 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2013 73,443 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2013 73,403 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 66,394 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 May 2012 66,394 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 57,052 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 57,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 45,908 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 45,908 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 30,638 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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AX54 YGP 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 AX54 YGP, 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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AX54 YGP is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 18 February 2005.

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