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YJ55 SKD

2005 MG Zt

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

128,564 mi
Last recorded128,564 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 SKD
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 128,564 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 117,419 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 955,339 miles

front o/side trackrod end worn but ok at time of test

Pass 26 Oct 2013 74,419 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

alternator belt split and fryed

oil level below min

rattle inside cat convertor

Pass 27 Oct 2012 69,623 miles

battery insecure

bonnet release handle sticking

damage to n/s/f wheel outer rim

damage to windscreen a.zone not seriously affecting drivers view

front tyres getting low / wearing on edges

n/s/f and o/s/f jacking point pads missing

n/s/r jacking point pad missing

oil leak

rattle from inside exhaust system / corosion to system

some distortion to o/s/r wheel inner rim

windscreen washers not working continualy when opperated

Pass 21 Oct 2011 66,830 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 36,025 miles

damage to windscreen a.zone not exceeding 10mm

dampness to n/s/f shockabsorber

e.m.l on

front jacking points pads missing

vehicle tested under wet coditions

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 19 Oct 2009 32,691 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 32,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2008 6,263 miles

corosion to rear discs

engine oil leak

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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YJ55 SKD is a 2005 MG Zt in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SKD, 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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What year was YJ55 SKD registered?

YJ55 SKD is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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