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AX04 TYA

2004 MG Zt-t

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,530 mi
Last recorded152,530 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 TYA
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2014 152,530 miles

both front to rear brake pipes are corroded where they run past the fuel tank. Remedial repairs are recommended

both rear indicators and the nearside side repeater indicator bulbs are turning white

minor stonechip damage to the windowscreen

nearside front inner wheel arch trim would benefit from correct fitting (missing clips)

rear exhaust silencer is starting to leak

rear wiper blade is starting to split

Fail 18 Dec 2014 152,530 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front to rear brake pipes are corroded where they run past the fuel tank. Remedial repairs are recommended

both rear indicators and the nearside side repeater indicator bulbs are turning white

minor stonechip damage to the windowscreen

nearside front inner wheel arch trim would benefit from correct fitting (missing clips)

nearside front tyre has a stepped tread but is quite worn on its inner and outer edges. Replacement is recommended

rear exhaust silencer is starting to leak

rear wiper blade is starting to split

Pass 13 Jan 2014 143,757 miles

both rear brake discs have surface corrosion

both rear tyres have stepped treads but they are wearing more on the inner edges

nearside handbrake would benefit from some attention

nearside rear indicator bulb is turning white

various underbody brake pipes are corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2014 143,699 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear brake discs have surface corrosion

both rear tyres have stepped treads but they are wearing more on the inner edges

nearside handbrake would benefit from some attention

nearside rear indicator bulb is turning white

various underbody brake pipes are corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2013 133,688 miles

front brake pads very much on the limit

Pass 18 Jan 2012 109,334 miles

osf tyre edge worn, advisory from first test 148306212016

Fail 16 Jan 2012 109,218 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r tyre worn to limit on inner edge

unable to see rear coil springs

Pass 17 Jan 2011 91,368 miles

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

front brake balanmce on upper limit

handbrake weak

Pass 15 Jan 2010 74,711 miles

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

front brake balance on upper limit

Pass 15 Jan 2009 65,471 miles

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)

Fail 14 Jan 2009 65,471 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 51,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AX04 TYA is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 82,386 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 AX04 TYA, 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 22 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 AX04 TYA registered?

AX04 TYA is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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