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YN05 YZB

2005 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

47,735 mi
Last recorded47,735 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN05 YZB
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 47,735 miles

Nearside mirror casing loose

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2022 47,735 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside mirror casing loose

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2021 40,756 miles

exhaust back box corroding

Fail 10 Aug 2021 40,756 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front inner brake pads look like getting low

exhaust back box corroding

Pass 13 Aug 2020 35,847 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 28,554 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 19,463 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 12,242 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 14,575 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 11,139 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 10,715 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 9,502 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 8,852 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 8,231 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 77,257 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 7,014 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 5,626 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 YZB is a 2005 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YZB, 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 YZB registered?

YN05 YZB is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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