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AX54 JYZ

2004 MG Zt-t

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

98,555 mi
Last recorded98,555 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 JYZ
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 98,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

underside heavily wax oiled

Fail 3 Apr 2014 98,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

underside heavily wax oiled

Pass 29 Nov 2012 94,657 miles

Top engine mount slight play

Fail 24 Nov 2012 94,602 miles

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

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

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

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

Top engine mount slight play

Fail 24 Aug 2011 87,235 miles

Getting rusty underneath in places.

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 87,235 miles

Getting rusty underneath in places.

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 78,044 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 78,034 miles

Parking brake lever has no 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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 69,692 miles

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

long handbrake lever travel

Pass 24 Nov 2008 50,972 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 50,968 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 37,296 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)

os rear tyre low

Fail 7 Dec 2007 37,296 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

os rear tyre low

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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AX54 JYZ is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 AX54 JYZ, 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 AX54 JYZ registered?

AX54 JYZ is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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