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YK05 HNY

2005 MG Zt

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

72,096 mi
Last recorded72,096 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 HNY
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2014 72,096 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 23 Sep 2014 72,084 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 62,493 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 55,003 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 55,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 47,384 miles

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

bulb fault warning on dash........

exhaust back box bracket has been welded

Fail 21 Jul 2011 47,383 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

bulb fault warning on dash........

exhaust back box bracket has been welded

Fail 6 Jul 2011 47,359 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake reserve near limit

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2010 43,122 miles

alternator drivebelt split

both front to rear brakepipes corroding

engine management light illuminated

exhaust seeping at manifold

Fail 1 Apr 2010 43,040 miles

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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

alternator drivebelt split

both front to rear brakepipes corroding

engine management light illuminated

exhaust seeping at manifold

Pass 25 Mar 2009 34,042 miles

engine management light on

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 25 Mar 2009 34,039 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 31 Mar 2008 25,759 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 HNY is a 2005 MG Zt in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 HNY, 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 HNY is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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