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BX55 YAK

2005 MG Zt-t

Purple Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

189,015 mi
Last recorded189,015 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 YAK
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 189,015 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 185,509 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2021 185,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 117,862 miles

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

all tyres worn inner edges

Fail 29 Feb 2020 177,596 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

all tyres worn inner edges

Pass 4 Mar 2019 169,444 miles

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

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

under the body and both sill corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2019 169,441 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

under the body and both sill corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2018 151,296 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 151,296 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 137,700 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jan 2016 128,244 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 119,815 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 109,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

side skirts fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2013 89,975 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Jan 2013 89,975 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Dec 2011 78,586 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 61,506 miles

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

HANDBRAKE NEARLY AT END OF TRAVEL

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 52,197 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 42,522 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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BX55 YAK is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Purple 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-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 81,088 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zt-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX55 YAK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BX55 YAK registered?

BX55 YAK is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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