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YN05 YSH

2005 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

101,279 mi
Last recorded101,279 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN05 YSH
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 101,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

brake pad warning light is on dash but brake pads are good all round.

Pass 13 Aug 2019 85,765 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 81,276 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 76,558 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 76,542 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 70,915 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 70,911 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 61,148 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 52,191 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 50,653 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 46,004 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 39,901 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 34,352 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)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 27,125 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 21,575 miles

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

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

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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YN05 YSH is a 2005 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YN05 YSH, 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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YN05 YSH is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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