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LX05 YLA

2005 MG Zt

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,313 mi
Last recorded126,313 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 YLA
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2017 126,313 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BODY SILL (2.4.A.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front TYRE OUTER WALL DAMAGED

Pass 7 Nov 2016 123,891 miles

AUTO H/LAMP ADJUSTER BROKEN

H/BRAKE ONLY JUST MET REQUIREMENTS

RUST STARTING O/S BODY SILL

Fail 7 Nov 2016 123,891 miles

AUTO H/LAMP ADJUSTER BROKEN

H/BRAKE ONLY JUST MET REQUIREMENTS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

RUST STARTING O/S BODY SILL

Pass 12 Nov 2015 118,045 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

rear box exhaust

Fail 9 Nov 2015 118,044 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective airbag light on (5.4.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

noise coming from engine

rear box exhaust

Pass 26 Aug 2014 106,479 miles

Corrosion to rear brake discs.

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 106,479 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Corrosion to rear brake discs.

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 97,729 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 97,443 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 88,385 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 80,284 miles

airbag light on

Pass 26 Aug 2010 69,861 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 60,515 miles

air bag light on

undershields fitted unable to inspect fully

Fail 28 Aug 2009 60,310 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

air bag light on

undershields fitted unable to inspect fully

Pass 2 Sep 2008 47,079 miles

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

hand brake near max travel

offside rear wheel bearing poss slight noise

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 YLA is a 2005 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YLA, 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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What year was LX05 YLA registered?

LX05 YLA is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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