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VU05 YCC

2005 MG Zt-t

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,879 mi
Last recorded148,879 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 YCC
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 148,879 miles

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2017 148,852 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective side air bag fault (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2016 134,789 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 129,480 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

play in ns inner track rod

play in os inner track rod

Pass 11 Apr 2014 119,134 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 109,306 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 109,306 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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)

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

offside front inner rack joint has slight play

Pass 22 Mar 2012 98,456 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 98,456 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 84,695 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

slight play in inner rack joint offside front

Pass 5 Apr 2011 84,695 miles

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

slight play in inner rack joint offside front

Pass 19 Apr 2010 71,365 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 59,848 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 47,751 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 47,751 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 YCC is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YCC, 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.

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What year was VU05 YCC registered?

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

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