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YY05 HPL

2005 MG Zt-t

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

146,780 mi
Last recorded146,780 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 MG Zt-t81,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 HPL
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 146,780 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cuts/perishing inner/outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 145,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 145,571 miles

Corrosion to suspension components

Corrosion to underside of vehicle body

Fuel tank straps corroded

Metal brake pipes on underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Nearside front lower suspension arm inner ball joint dust cover slightly splitting

Nearside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Offside rear indicator slightly discoloured

Fail 18 Jul 2024 145,571 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to suspension components

Corrosion to underside of vehicle body

Fuel tank straps corroded

Metal brake pipes on underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Nearside front lower suspension arm inner ball joint dust cover slightly splitting

Nearside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Offside rear indicator slightly discoloured

Rear exhaust rubbers splitting

Pass 14 Jun 2023 143,893 miles

Corrosion to suspension components on underside of vehicle

Corrosion to underside of vehicle body

Metal brake pipes on underide of vehicle slightly corroded

Nearside front bumper slightly insecure

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2022 142,382 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes all round corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower bumper not 100% secure

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear suspension heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill deformed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear park brake lower effort compared to opposite side

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured indicator very pale in colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame and chassis heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 140,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner ball joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 139,501 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front washer jets 2 out of four not working

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre significant cracking in treads,low tread and has screw in it ! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 137,548 miles

Both front headlamps slightly deteriorated

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit

Both rear anti-roll bar link dust covers slightly deteriorated

Metal brake pipes on underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Rear wiper blade split

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2019 137,548 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Both front headlamps slightly deteriorated

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit

Both rear anti-roll bar link dust covers slightly deteriorated

Metal brake pipes on underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Rear wiper blade split

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2018 134,539 miles

Front headlamps slightly deteriorated

Nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

Nearside rear tyre slightly perishing

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Slight engine oil leak

steel brake pipes on underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2017 132,355 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 130,093 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 126,103 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2014 121,371 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s front tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 15 Mar 2013 112,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 100,002 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 86,823 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 74,664 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 59,953 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 44,365 miles

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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YY05 HPL is a 2005 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YY05 HPL, 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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What year was YY05 HPL registered?

YY05 HPL is a 2005 MG Zt-t, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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