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YD05 GPL

2005 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,449 mi
Last recorded130,449 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 GPL
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 130,449 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 130,449 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 123,464 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 116,364 miles

Front both suspension top bearings slightly rough found on turn plates

Pass 10 Dec 2015 107,746 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 97,384 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 97,314 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 87,897 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 87,821 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 78,577 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 78,577 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 67,807 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 55,947 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 35,827 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 35,827 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 26,830 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 18,621 miles

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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YD05 GPL is a 2005 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YD05 GPL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD05 GPL registered?

YD05 GPL is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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