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LD54 YUA

2004 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

122,566 mi
Last recorded122,566 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 YUA
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 122,566 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked in yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on dash, suspect pad wiring

Fail 9 May 2023 122,544 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked in yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on dash, suspect pad wiring

Pass 22 Jul 2022 121,668 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 121,668 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 5 May 2021 119,919 miles

General under vehicle corrosion

Fail 29 Apr 2021 119,919 miles

Fuel system component leaking Diesel cooler unit leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Offside headlamp lens deteriorated affecting beam pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Rear exhaust silencer broken away from centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both number plate lamps inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General under vehicle corrosion

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear number plate starting to deteriorate. (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 May 2020 117,906 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 114,869 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

lower engine mount split

rear number plate backing starting to peel

Fail 14 May 2019 114,869 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

lower engine mount split

rear number plate backing starting to peel

Pass 23 May 2018 111,312 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 111,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 107,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 18 May 2017 107,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

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

Pass 24 May 2016 102,858 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 May 2016 102,858 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 May 2015 98,098 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 May 2015 98,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2014 93,796 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2013 88,718 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 83,697 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 82,246 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 77,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 77,291 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 72,336 miles

brake pedal anti slip rubber worn

rear bumper scratched

rear exhaust box corroded

rear tyres wearing on edges

stone chips in window screen

sump gaurd cover fitted

tail gate damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2008 66,561 miles

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

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

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

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

bonnet chipped

bonnet hard to open

bumpers damaged

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2007 57,140 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 56,324 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 56,324 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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LD54 YUA is a 2004 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LD54 YUA, 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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LD54 YUA is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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