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YX05 EPN

2005 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,689 mi
Last recorded82,689 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 EPN
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2015 82,689 miles

SLIGHT LEAK FROM POWER STEERING

Fail 7 Jan 2015 82,689 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON

SLIGHT LEAK FROM POWER STEERING

Pass 3 Jan 2014 69,074 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 63,273 miles

brake warning light on offside brake sensor damaged

Pass 3 Jan 2012 60,147 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 54,278 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 48,068 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 36,158 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 EPN is a 2005 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EPN, 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 EPN registered?

YX05 EPN is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 4 August 2005.

Is YX05 EPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX05 EPN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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