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YN55 OGD

2005 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

102,836 mi
Last recorded102,836 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN55 OGD
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2019 102,836 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced spring suspension arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under body and subframes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 98,338 miles

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

exhaust heat shield insecure rear

o/s front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Fail 16 Feb 2018 98,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust heat shield insecure rear

o/s front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 17 Feb 2017 93,276 miles

All rear suspension bushes perished

Rear exhaust back box deteriated

rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Fail 16 Feb 2017 93,273 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

All rear suspension bushes perished

Rear exhaust back box deteriated

rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Fail 9 Feb 2017 93,237 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 83,910 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 76,518 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 76,466 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 69,459 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all exhaust slightly deteriorated

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 62,029 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 53,221 miles

Both rear discs are getting corroded.

Fail 9 Aug 2011 52,966 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both rear discs are getting corroded.

Pass 17 Aug 2010 43,602 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 43,602 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 34,227 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 33,968 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 24,692 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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YN55 OGD is a 2005 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YN55 OGD, 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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YN55 OGD is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 4 September 2005.

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