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SJ05 YXP

2005 MG Zt

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,271 mi
Last recorded65,271 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 YXP
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 65,271 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 62,191 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 61,255 miles

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

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

exhaust blowing rear box

gear oil leak

oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2016 60,266 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 60,264 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 59,527 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres cracking on tread

Pass 17 Jun 2014 58,096 miles

rear tyres poor condition (cracking on tread and wearing edges)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 56,926 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 54,174 miles

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

airbag lamp illuminated

Fail 11 Jun 2012 54,173 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

airbag lamp illuminated

Pass 27 Jun 2011 47,781 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 44,619 miles

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

air bag light on

engine light on

Pass 30 Mar 2009 29,687 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 20,477 miles

ns steering rack signs of leaks/signs of coolant leaks around top too bttom hoses/slight play in rack/front & rear tyres unevenly worn & nsf side wall scuffs

Fail 3 Mar 2008 20,477 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

ns steering rack signs of leaks/signs of coolant leaks around top too bttom hoses/slight play in rack/front & rear tyres unevenly worn & nsf side wall scuffs

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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SJ05 YXP is a 2005 MG Zt in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SJ05 YXP, 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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SJ05 YXP is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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