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LX05 YKF

2005 MG Zt

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

117,401 mi
Last recorded117,401 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 YKF
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 117,401 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 117,401 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 114,374 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 114,374 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 108,199 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 106,679 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator indicator lamp illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2017 101,726 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 96,488 miles

Nearside outer sill damaged

both front tyres cut in wall

brake pad light on

noted play in drivers seat mechanism

Fail 15 Dec 2016 96,488 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside outer sill damaged

both front tyres cut in wall

brake pad light on

noted play in drivers seat mechanism

Pass 11 Nov 2015 92,137 miles

undertrays fitted some testable items not visable

Fail 9 Nov 2015 92,113 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

pad warning light on dash o/s/f sensor wire broken

undertrays fitted some testable items not visable

Pass 18 Nov 2014 87,458 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 83,578 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 78,201 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 69,807 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 69,580 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 61,391 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 61,370 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 53,981 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 42,460 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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LX05 YKF is a 2005 MG Zt in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LX05 YKF, 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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LX05 YKF is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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