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YH05 XEE

2005 MG Zt

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

77,699 mi
Last recorded77,699 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 XEE
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 77,699 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 28 Nov 2025 77,666 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened LOWER SPRING CUP (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened LOWER SPRING CUP (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

FUEL TANK STRAPS CORORDED

INNER SILLS CORRODING

REAR ANTI ROLL BAR CORRODED

REAR SUBFRAME CORORDED

Pass 16 Oct 2024 75,295 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 75,295 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Side indicator (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 72,276 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened across rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear anti roll bar attachment fixing clamps rusty and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play botgh sides rear linkage rusty and corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to flexible brake nose (1.1.11 (c))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides front outer (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both sides rear suspension lower arm rusty and corroded

fuel tank steel straps rusty and corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2022 69,133 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

run flat tyres fitted to front wheels and bias belt/directional tyres fitted to rear .

Fail 21 Nov 2022 69,131 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads worn very low due to binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

run flat tyres fitted to front wheels and bias belt/directional tyres fitted to rear .

Pass 15 Nov 2021 66,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 64,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 62,051 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 59,178 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 56,054 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 54,810 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 50,460 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 47,001 miles

rear brake discs corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2015 47,001 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2014 42,022 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2014 42,022 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2013 39,286 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 39,286 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 36,323 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 33,128 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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

small cuts on nearside front tyre

Fail 29 Nov 2011 33,128 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

small cuts on nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Nov 2010 28,967 miles

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

Oil leak

airbag warning light on

rear exhaust mount insecure

Pass 1 Dec 2009 24,283 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

both front tyres worn inner/outer edges

handbrake needs adjusting

Pass 9 May 2008 18,911 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 18,908 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 18,660 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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YH05 XEE is a 2005 MG Zt in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 YH05 XEE, 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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YH05 XEE is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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