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FY05 YSG

2005 MG Zt+ Cdti 135

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

110,044 mi
Last recorded110,044 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Zt+ Cdti 13581,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 YSG
MakeMG
ModelZt+ Cdti 135
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 110,044 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 22 Sep 2018 110,044 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 99,011 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 99,011 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 94,181 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 94,181 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 94,259 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Right Hand Horn Button Not Working

Pass 14 Nov 2014 91,001 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 91,001 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 84,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 84,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 May 2012 77,935 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside obligatory mirror slightly cracked but not affecting the rear view

srs mil on

Fail 1 May 2012 77,925 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

srs mil on

Pass 21 Feb 2011 72,447 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 12 Dec 2009 65,844 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 65,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 60,934 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 60,908 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 55,996 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 55,983 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/o/s/front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 May 2008 49,152 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 49,152 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 47,529 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 43,450 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 36,357 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 22,715 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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FY05 YSG is a 2005 MG Zt+ Cdti 135 in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 FY05 YSG, 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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FY05 YSG is a 2005 MG Zt+ Cdti 135, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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