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HJ04 YVM

2004 MG Zt

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,018 mi
Last recorded56,018 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ04 YVM
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 56,018 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 21 Sep 2015 56,010 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 51,478 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 49,911 miles

Exhaust tailbox outer skin corroded

N/S/R tyre wearing in inner edge

Slight play in o/s inner steering rack joint

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 44,209 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 41,244 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 35,662 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres have slight wear on the inner edges.

rear brake discs and pads worn

Pass 25 Feb 2008 35,662 miles

both front tyres have slight wear on the inner edges.

rear brake discs and pads worn

Pass 8 Jun 2007 23,491 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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HJ04 YVM is a 2004 MG Zt in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HJ04 YVM, 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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What year was HJ04 YVM registered?

HJ04 YVM is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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