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FY05 YTB

2005 MG Zt

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

101,706 mi
Last recorded101,706 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 YTB
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2015 101,706 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 101,706 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 101,673 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake disc worn

Fail 25 Jan 2014 101,673 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake disc worn

Fail 30 Jun 2012 84,354 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 84,354 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 May 2011 74,879 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear brake discs worn

Pass 27 May 2010 60,504 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 60,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 May 2009 43,263 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 43,263 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 32,286 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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FY05 YTB is a 2005 MG Zt in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FY05 YTB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY05 YTB registered?

FY05 YTB is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is FY05 YTB safe to buy?

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