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FY05 YWX

2005 MG Zt

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

151,100 mi
Last recorded151,100 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 YWX
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 151,100 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 150,201 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 149,843 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 148,741 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2022 148,731 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 145,344 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 142,317 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 142,316 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 137,900 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 133,915 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 133,914 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 128,324 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 122,955 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 117,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 114,951 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 111,897 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 108,142 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2011 103,656 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 98,079 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 98,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 92,731 miles

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2009 92,723 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2008 68,779 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 YWX is a 2005 MG Zt in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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