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YX05 FWO

2005 MG Zt

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,614 mi
Last recorded77,614 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 77,614 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer side (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust box corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 77,614 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer side (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust box corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 76,004 miles

Front and rear brake discs surface rust

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Slight wear outer side (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2016 72,169 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 67,620 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 67,619 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 67,619 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

pad wear indicator light on

Pass 10 Jul 2012 64,780 miles

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

offside sill damaged at rear

Pass 25 Jul 2011 57,282 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 51,909 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 46,291 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 39,266 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 FWO is a 2005 MG Zt in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FWO, 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 YX05 FWO registered?

YX05 FWO is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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