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BU04 YGL

2004 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,205 mi
Last recorded102,205 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 YGL
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 102,205 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 102,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 97,552 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 90,689 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 23 Feb 2016 90,689 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 24 Feb 2015 84,469 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 75,804 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r light cracked

Fail 19 Mar 2014 75,804 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r light cracked

Pass 20 Jul 2011 68,280 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 62,008 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 55,070 miles

rear brake pads approaching legal limit

Fail 20 Jul 2009 55,048 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 48,505 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 47,361 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 26 May 2007 39,872 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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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BU04 YGL is a 2004 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2004 MG Zt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 69,682 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 BU04 YGL, 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 22 years old, this MG Zt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU04 YGL is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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