MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,093 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ling (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety on to ex (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake pad warning light on
centre exhaust rubber mounting deteriorated
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
veichle has various body damage
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Both number plate lamps dim but still illuminate number plate.
Centre exhaust rubber broken but system remains stable.
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
N/S/F seat belt sticky occasionily when operating.
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
exhaust system in poor condition
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
exhaust system in poor condition
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
n/s front tyre punctured in un repairable location
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the MG Zt?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YJ55 OOX is a 2005 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 YJ55 OOX, 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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YJ55 OOX is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 7 December 2005.
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