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EY05 YXL

2005 MG Zt

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,187 mi
Last recorded116,187 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 YXL
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 116,187 miles

advise nearside rear and offside rear inner sills starting corrosion process

Fail 9 Sep 2019 116,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

advise nearside rear and offside rear inner sills starting corrosion process

advise underside exhaust heatshields insecure and ratterling

Pass 11 Sep 2018 109,751 miles

Exhaust back box outer cover rusted/breaking up

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing flat on inner tread

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 102,412 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 95,453 miles

advise engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay items

advise front sub frame starting corrosion process

advise under tray fitted obscuring some underside items

Fail 9 Sep 2016 95,453 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag fault (5.4.2)

advise engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay items

advise front sub frame starting corrosion process

advise under tray fitted obscuring some underside items

Pass 15 Sep 2015 90,029 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 83,387 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 75,440 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 75,440 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 70,972 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 63,394 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 56,372 miles

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

engine under cover was insecure. clips loose

Pass 28 Feb 2011 56,372 miles

engine under cover was insecure. clips loose

Pass 11 Mar 2010 51,651 miles

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)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 47,608 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 43,201 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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EY05 YXL is a 2005 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EY05 YXL, 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 EY05 YXL registered?

EY05 YXL is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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