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YX05 NGZ

2005 MG Zt

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

188,729 mi
Last recorded188,729 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 NGZ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 188,729 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounting broken on centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking on treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 184,834 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 184,834 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 178,651 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

contingency test No 28067151

Pass 5 May 2020 173,495 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front could not inspect brake servo or master cylinder as not on show due to plastic covers fitted

Front engin under tray fitted can not fully see some components

Offside Rear brake pad wear loom not connected to pads

Rear Coil spring corroded can not see base of coils due to design (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges on both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear no fluid to rear screen

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 167,039 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2019 167,039 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 3 May 2018 159,929 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Ns and os (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 159,914 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Side repeater slightly discoloured Ns and os (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 148,350 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine under tray fitted unable to check mechanical components.

Pass 30 Mar 2016 136,185 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 136,179 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 124,762 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 124,762 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 107,049 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 107,049 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 May 2013 95,267 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 84,294 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

cut in offside front tyre ,does not meet fail critera

Pass 26 May 2011 72,928 miles

front number plate poor

Pass 18 May 2010 61,628 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 42,782 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 33,291 miles

handbrake lever travels a bit far.

Fail 11 Jun 2008 33,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

handbrake lever travels a bit far.

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 NGZ is a 2005 MG Zt in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NGZ, 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 NGZ registered?

YX05 NGZ is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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