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YX05 PXF

2005 MG Zt-t

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

145,337 mi
Last recorded145,337 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 PXF
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 145,337 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 145,331 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 May 2018 144,965 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) TRE (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure LIGHT UNIT NOT SECURE (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened HOLED (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened HOLED (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing BOTH X 1 (4.2.A.1e)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort BOTH SIDES ALSO NO RESERVVE TRAVEL IN HAND BRAKE LEVER (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front FOG NOT SECURE

Pass 15 May 2017 135,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2016 125,423 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 125,155 miles

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

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 May 2015 115,290 miles

offside rear tyre slightly worn on edges

Fail 12 May 2015 115,283 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside rear tyre slightly worn on edges

Pass 1 May 2014 102,005 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2014 101,997 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 91,271 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 91,019 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2012 77,066 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 18 May 2011 64,212 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 54,850 miles

Advise passenger door mirror damaged

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 May 2010 54,850 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Advise passenger door mirror damaged

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 May 2009 42,519 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 May 2009 42,519 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 29,833 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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YX05 PXF is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2005 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 81,088 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-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YX05 PXF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YX05 PXF is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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