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GV04 YTE

2004 MG Zt-t

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,680 mi
Last recorded139,680 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 YTE
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 139,680 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2013 139,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 112,198 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 112,198 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 87,619 miles

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

Rear discs corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2010 75,415 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 75,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 61,990 miles

osf tyre wearing on inner egde

Pass 25 Apr 2008 49,980 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 39,809 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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GV04 YTE is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GV04 YTE, 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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GV04 YTE is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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