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YX05 EPK

2005 MG Zt

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,381 mi
Last recorded82,381 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 EPK
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 82,381 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 78,819 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 74,906 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2016 74,906 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2015 72,621 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 72,611 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 63,770 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 55,642 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 55,642 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 48,428 miles

Oil leak

cam belt??

eng/drive belt badly cracked

Fail 12 Nov 2012 48,428 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cam belt??

eng/drive belt badly cracked

rear silencer very badly corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2011 39,844 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 29,915 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 22,137 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 13,463 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 9,341 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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YX05 EPK is a 2005 MG Zt in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YX05 EPK, 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 YX05 EPK registered?

YX05 EPK is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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