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YN05 YSS

2005 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,374 mi
Last recorded105,374 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN05 YSS
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 105,374 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 90,005 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 89,530 miles

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

hand brake travel close to stop

tensioner rattle on engine

Pass 17 Feb 2012 82,968 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 82,968 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise fan belt frade and snapped on emmissions test

Pass 7 Jan 2011 74,547 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 67,373 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 67,373 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 60,817 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 60,813 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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 YSS is a 2005 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YN05 YSS, 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 YN05 YSS registered?

YN05 YSS is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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