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VU05 LYW

2005 MG Zt-t

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

214,523 mi
Last recorded214,523 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 LYW
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 214,523 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 214,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm missing drop link (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 192,679 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 173,490 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 173,490 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 155,581 miles

n/s/r brake disc corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2013 155,285 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2012 140,976 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 140,976 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 124,053 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 124,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 100,811 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 78,836 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 55,835 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 55,833 miles

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

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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VU05 LYW is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Red 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-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 81,088 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-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU05 LYW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU05 LYW registered?

VU05 LYW is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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