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EF53 EYB

2004 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,991 mi
Last recorded153,991 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 EYB
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2021 153,991 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 149,654 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 142,545 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 131,748 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 121,541 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust has been temporarily repaired

o/s no. plate lamp dim

Pass 18 Jun 2016 114,713 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 108,765 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 108,731 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 100,453 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 84,685 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 84,685 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 77,793 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 69,038 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 69,038 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 60,680 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 60,680 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 55,521 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 55,521 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 50,478 miles

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

front brake discs corroded and pitted

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2008 47,733 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres worn to about 2.5 - 3 mm

Fail 23 Jan 2008 47,711 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres worn to about 2.5 - 3 mm

Pass 22 Jan 2007 40,772 miles

both rear brake discs discolured and rusty

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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EF53 EYB is a 2004 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EF53 EYB, 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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EF53 EYB is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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