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GY04 FHL

2004 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,421 mi
Last recorded109,421 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 FHL
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2013 109,421 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to legal limits

front section of exhaust in poor condition

n/s/f tyre worn to legal limits

o/s/f metal brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing close to legal limits

Fail 4 Oct 2013 109,343 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres wearing close to legal limits

front section of exhaust in poor condition

n/s/f tyre worn to legal limits

o/s/f metal brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing close to legal limits

Fail 18 Sep 2013 109,173 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/f tyre worn to legal limits

n/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

o/s park brake requires attention

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal limits

slight damage to n/s/f road wheel outer rim

Pass 18 Sep 2012 106,776 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 106,776 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

front and rear discs rusty due to lack of use

Pass 4 May 2011 104,996 miles

rear discs rusty

rear discs slightly worn

Fail 2 Apr 2011 104,958 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear discs rusty

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 3 Apr 2010 95,633 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake disc's worn on limit

Fail 20 Feb 2010 95,214 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake disc's worn

Pass 17 Mar 2009 80,474 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 79,856 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag warning light on

Pass 19 Mar 2008 69,668 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 69,202 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 50,669 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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GY04 FHL is a 2004 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GY04 FHL, 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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GY04 FHL is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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