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YK05 CRF

2005 MG Zt

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

115,538 mi
Last recorded115,538 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 CRF
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 115,538 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre nearing 2mm of tread, wearing on edges.

Fail 3 Sep 2018 115,533 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear bear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear close to front (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre nearing 2mm of tread, wearing on edges.

brake test not carried out as brake fluid leaking.

Pass 13 Jul 2017 110,080 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded under the floor few places front to back (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Front both front tyres slightly wearing outer edge

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion both sides rear inner sills (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four dices front and back both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 104,875 miles

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front to rear brake pipe and both rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

very slight leak from n/s steering rack gaitor

Pass 30 Mar 2015 104,875 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front to rear brake pipe and both rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

very slight leak from n/s steering rack gaitor

Pass 2 Apr 2014 98,718 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 98,716 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 92,932 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

heat shield loose

Fail 20 Mar 2013 92,932 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

heat shield loose

Pass 22 Mar 2012 86,723 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 86,692 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 25 Mar 2011 79,498 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 79,498 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 79,309 miles

front discs worn

Pass 8 Dec 2009 59,800 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Dec 2009 59,800 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 48,505 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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YK05 CRF is a 2005 MG Zt in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YK05 CRF, 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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YK05 CRF is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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