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FY05 YWC

2005 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,173 mi
Last recorded57,173 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 YWC
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2022 57,173 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main near rear flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

bad corrosion to various suspension components

Pass 9 Jul 2021 53,950 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2021 53,931 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2020 51,025 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Both (2.1.5 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear inner sills corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2019 47,109 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 47,108 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Hand brake only just met requirement

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 48,786 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 39,978 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

o/s/r brake disc outer face corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2016 36,524 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Some scoring present rear brake discs

Vehicle internal headlamp adjuster altered to recheck alignment

Fail 2 Jun 2016 36,524 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Some scoring present rear brake discs

Vehicle internal headlamp adjuster altered to recheck alignment

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2015 35,085 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 31,379 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 27,888 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 25,088 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 23,509 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 May 2011 23,509 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 21,420 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight cut n/s front tyre side wall

Fail 22 Apr 2010 21,420 miles

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight cut n/s front tyre side wall

Pass 8 Apr 2009 18,602 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 16,196 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 YWC is a 2005 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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