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YX05 PYJ

2005 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

73,299 mi
Last recorded73,299 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Zt68,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 PYJ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 73,299 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear suspension arm/spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 72,502 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 70,777 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 69,796 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both door sills near rear jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 68,394 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 67,511 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 66,666 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 64,633 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 62,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 59,785 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 59,785 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 57,893 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 54,530 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 54,530 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 51,200 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 51,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 48,049 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 48,049 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 45,388 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside rear tyre is worn om the outer edge.

Pass 31 Jan 2011 41,517 miles

both front tyres 3mm tred.

n/s/f brake pipes slightly pitted.

n/s/f road wheel inner rim bead edge slightly damaged.

n/s/r tyre 2.5 mm tred outer edge.

Pass 14 Jan 2010 35,930 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 35,930 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2009 29,324 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 28,042 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 PYJ is a 2005 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 PYJ, 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 PYJ registered?

YX05 PYJ is a 2005 MG Zt, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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