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YT05 RWU

2005 MG Zt

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,779 mi
Last recorded123,779 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 RWU
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 123,779 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 123,779 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both from flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 119,502 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 114,337 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 107,287 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 107,287 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 96,895 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

smell of diesel from under the bonnet, possible leak

Fail 2 Feb 2012 96,895 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

smell of diesel from under the bonnet, possible leak

Pass 1 Feb 2011 88,546 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 20 Jul 2010 88,337 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 6 Mar 2009 86,611 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 74,196 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 74,175 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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YT05 RWU is a 2005 MG Zt in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 YT05 RWU, 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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YT05 RWU is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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