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YU05 RCO

2005 MG Zt-t

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,252 mi
Last recorded115,252 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU05 RCO
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 115,252 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Nov 2020 115,250 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 106,520 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 106,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 88,890 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 88,890 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 78,347 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 74,008 miles

Nearside Rear inner sidewall split

Pass 19 May 2015 70,525 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 66,824 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight movement at steering wheel

Pass 22 Jul 2013 64,293 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2012 57,770 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 50,132 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 43,309 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 35,420 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 27,754 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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YU05 RCO is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2005 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 81,088 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zt-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YU05 RCO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YU05 RCO registered?

YU05 RCO is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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