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GU04 YGJ

2004 MG Zt

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,847 mi
Last recorded118,847 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 YGJ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 118,847 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear stop lamp dull

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2016 118,768 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear stop lamp dull

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2015 112,219 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 113,589 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 113,589 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 98,604 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 71,021 miles

front suspension noisy

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2012 71,019 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front suspension noisy

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2011 57,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 57,271 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 49,585 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 49,518 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 45,659 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 39,087 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 33,027 miles

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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GU04 YGJ is a 2004 MG Zt in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GU04 YGJ, 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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GU04 YGJ is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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