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YA54 FFC

2005 MG Zt

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

87,188 mi
Last recorded87,188 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA54 FFC
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 87,188 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 82,793 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 31 Aug 2016 82,778 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2015 77,581 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 77,581 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 71,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 71,016 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 64,052 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 64,052 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 57,859 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 57,859 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 51,827 miles

visible coolant leak

Pass 8 Sep 2010 46,819 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 40,577 miles

axillary belt and power steering drive belt perishing. exhaust back box corroded. offside rear tyre uneven tread wear. noise from rear park brakes.

ofside front tyre close to inner wing liner in full lock

Fail 7 Sep 2009 40,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

axillary belt and power steering drive belt perishing. exhaust back box corroded. offside rear tyre uneven tread wear. noise from rear park brakes.

ofside front tyre close to inner wing liner in full lock

Pass 10 Sep 2008 35,468 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 35,468 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

air bag waring lamp on

Pass 21 Apr 2008 35,412 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 35,412 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YA54 FFC is a 2005 MG Zt in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YA54 FFC, 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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YA54 FFC is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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