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YN05 YTW

2005 MG Zt

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

161,029 mi
Last recorded161,029 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN05 YTW
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Dec 2019 161,029 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak Turbo Intercooler hose split (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flex section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both Plastic lamp lenses Dulling and deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Power steering pump leaking Steering rack Gator (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer sill affected sections marked with chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Marked with chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump leaking Pipes at pump (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Drive belt so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety Power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Marked with chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 154,598 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 154,598 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 146,427 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 141,603 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 135,392 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

steering rack slight leak

Fail 11 Jan 2016 135,367 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

steering rack slight leak

Fail 10 Sep 2014 128,796 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise - nearside rear tyre slightly worn/wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 10 Sep 2014 128,796 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise - nearside rear tyre slightly worn/wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 26 Aug 2014 12,382 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 120,021 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 120,021 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 111,127 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low

n/s/r tyre has a nail in it

o/s/r tyre has a nail in it

Pass 16 Aug 2011 94,573 miles

front brake pads and disks 70%worn

Pass 9 Aug 2010 82,009 miles

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

front disc's badly lipped

rear disc's badly lipped

Pass 21 Aug 2009 68,078 miles

front and rear discs worn low

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres wearing low

Pass 23 Aug 2008 52,395 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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YN05 YTW is a 2005 MG Zt in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 YTW, 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 YTW is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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