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GU04 YTA

2004 MG Zt-t

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

191,973 mi
Last recorded191,973 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 YTA
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 191,973 miles

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

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

nearside front drive shaft seal at gearbox leaking

Fail 11 Oct 2017 191,757 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front drive shaft seal at gearbox leaking

Pass 28 Sep 2016 187,421 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

underside and components corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2015 182,392 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box holed (7.1.2)

underside and components corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2014 173,938 miles

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

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

under side of body covered with thick underseal preventing full corrosion inspection.

Fail 14 Oct 2014 173,913 miles

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

under side of body covered with thick underseal preventing full corrosion inspection.

Pass 14 Oct 2013 169,014 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Oct 2013 169,014 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 159,984 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 159,916 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 150,111 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 150,083 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 137,739 miles

Both of the main centre brake pipes corroded

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

Fail 14 Oct 2010 137,739 miles

Both of the main centre brake pipes corroded

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 123,619 miles

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

air bag light on

front left tyre has cut in side wall

Fail 14 Oct 2009 123,619 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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

air bag light on

front left tyre has cut in side wall

Pass 13 Mar 2008 108,970 miles

front and rear discs getting warn

o/s/r handbrake effort slightly low

Pass 29 Mar 2007 88,964 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 88,206 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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GU04 YTA is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 GU04 YTA, 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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GU04 YTA is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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