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YJ55 PWF

2005 MG Zt-t

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,788 mi
Last recorded86,788 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 PWF
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 86,788 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 78,329 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 68,367 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2014 60,320 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Aug 2014 60,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2013 51,331 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs corroding

Fail 30 Jul 2013 51,332 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs corroding

Pass 15 Aug 2012 43,116 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 35,816 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear brake discs wearing and corroding

Pass 10 Aug 2010 27,360 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Aug 2009 20,147 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 14,429 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)

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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YJ55 PWF is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJ55 PWF, 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 YJ55 PWF registered?

YJ55 PWF is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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