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LY54 JYP

2005 MG Zt

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,880 mi
Last recorded83,880 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 JYP
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2015 83,880 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 75,112 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 72,489 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 72,489 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 69,719 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 69,719 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

engine management light on

Pass 18 Jul 2011 66,761 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 64,086 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 58,685 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 54,010 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 54,010 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 52,568 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 52,568 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cut on outer wall

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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LY54 JYP is a 2005 MG Zt in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LY54 JYP, 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 LY54 JYP registered?

LY54 JYP is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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