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YU05 UGM

2005 MG Zt

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,870 mi
Last recorded75,870 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU05 UGM
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2013 75,870 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 75,865 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 68,460 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 68,348 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 59,732 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 52,256 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 5 Mar 2009 38,223 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 38,223 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cut in wall nsf tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2008 31,476 miles

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage to outer wall of tyre.

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 UGM is a 2005 MG Zt in Black with a 1,951cc diesel 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 YU05 UGM, 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 YU05 UGM registered?

YU05 UGM is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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The MOT history for YU05 UGM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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