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YH05 XDZ

2005 MG Zt-t

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,696 mi
Last recorded114,696 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 XDZ
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 114,696 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all of them (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general lower body rust

Pass 6 Dec 2021 107,141 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear arms corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2021 107,141 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear arms corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2020 103,649 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 92,743 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 92,743 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 81,651 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 81,651 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 5 May 2017 74,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2015 62,427 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 57,352 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2014 57,330 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 51,833 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 46,511 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 41,477 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 41,477 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 35,707 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 35,704 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 30,265 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 23,914 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 23,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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YH05 XDZ is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YH05 XDZ, 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 YH05 XDZ registered?

YH05 XDZ is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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