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YX05 LNH

2005 MG Zt

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,952 mi
Last recorded163,952 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 LNH
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 163,952 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fuel tank straps corroded

under-sill used under vehicle

Pass 22 Dec 2015 151,399 miles

Irregular tread wear to both rear tyres

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Steering rack gaitor (2.3.3b)

O/s/f lower wishbone rear bush slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Dec 2015 151,320 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Irregular tread wear to both rear tyres

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Steering rack gaitor (2.3.3b)

O/s/f lower wishbone rear bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Dec 2014 135,235 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Temp repair made to n/s/f headlight adjuster

Pass 26 Nov 2013 119,112 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 111,493 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 111,493 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 100,302 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

airbag light on

Fail 23 Nov 2011 100,302 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

airbag light on

Pass 27 Nov 2010 84,810 miles

slight cut in side wall of n/s/r tyre

Fail 27 Nov 2010 84,810 miles

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

slight cut in side wall of n/s/r tyre

Pass 2 Nov 2009 64,900 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 42,998 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 40,316 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 40,316 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 LNH is a 2005 MG Zt in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YX05 LNH, 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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YX05 LNH is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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