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F80 YBD

2004 MG Zt-t

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,950 mi
Last recorded48,950 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF80 YBD
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 48,950 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity Both (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 47,990 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 44,811 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 43,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2019 43,263 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air Bag warning light illuminated (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged chunk missing from side wall not showing cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking in between tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 May 2018 48,651 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Apr 2017 40,860 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

engine management lamp on

Pass 8 Jan 2016 36,660 miles

Nearside Front tyre running off on edges

engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2014 32,375 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 27,377 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 23,331 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 17,375 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 17,375 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Fail 16 Oct 2010 17,367 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

engine man light on

Pass 20 Apr 2007 12,699 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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F80 YBD is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 F80 YBD, 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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F80 YBD is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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