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YU05 TDX

2005 MG Zt

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

56,306 mi
Last recorded56,306 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU05 TDX
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 56,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 8 Aug 2018 56,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 16 Jun 2017 47,062 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 47,062 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 44,150 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

Fail 2 Jun 2016 44,150 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 41,405 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 38,873 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 36,542 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 32,731 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 29,570 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 25,623 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 21,376 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 14,971 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 14,971 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 TDX is a 2005 MG Zt in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TDX, 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 TDX registered?

YU05 TDX is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 12 August 2005.

Is YU05 TDX safe to buy?

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