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YU05 SYS

2005 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,021 mi
Last recorded137,021 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU05 SYS
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2013 137,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 137,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 126,574 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

airbag lamp on

Fail 26 Sep 2012 126,574 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

airbag lamp on

Pass 30 Aug 2011 118,832 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 115,700 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 108,329 miles

hand brake high

srs lamp on

Pass 26 Sep 2008 98,365 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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YU05 SYS is a 2005 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YU05 SYS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YU05 SYS registered?

YU05 SYS is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 30 August 2005.

Is YU05 SYS safe to buy?

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