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YT05 WJL

2005 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,758 mi
Last recorded81,758 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 WJL
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2013 81,758 miles

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

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

back box corroded

engine has slight miss fire

o/s/r tyre has cut on side wall but not gone through to cord

Pass 17 Jan 2012 79,773 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 78,160 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 23 May 2011 78,154 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 18 Feb 2010 56,401 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 56,401 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2009 46,791 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

centre of nearside outer sill has damage but not holed or corroded.

nearside and offside front tyres getting low both on 3m at time of test.

Pass 22 Jan 2009 46,791 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

centre of nearside outer sill has damage but not holed or corroded.

nearside and offside front tyres getting low both on 3m at time of test.

Pass 22 Jan 2008 34,159 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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YT05 WJL is a 2005 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YT05 WJL, 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 YT05 WJL registered?

YT05 WJL is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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