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LX54 YLU

2004 MG Zt

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

68,403 mi
Last recorded68,403 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX54 YLU
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 68,403 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost bald on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

brake pad warning light on

Fail 2 Dec 2020 68,403 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps need polishing and re checking (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed in cut[215/50/zr17]95w xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost bald on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 20 Dec 2019 67,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to outer wear bar limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost BALD on inner and outer edges[215/50/zr17]95w xl (5.2.3 (e))

coolant stains from behind timing belt cover area

Fail 20 Dec 2019 67,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamps need polishing or replacing (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to outer wear bar limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost BALD on inner and outer edges[215/50/zr17]95w xl (5.2.3 (e))

coolant stains from behind timing belt cover area

Pass 10 Dec 2018 63,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from around sleeved jont clamps (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is close to limit and has nail in tread too.[215/50/zr17]95w budgets (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

coolant leak from around waterpump area.and coolant also seeping from expansion bottle cap

Fail 8 Dec 2018 63,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamps need polishing first,and check bulb fitments (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect needs polishing (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from around sleeved jont clamps (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is close to limit and has nail in tread too.[215/50/zr17]95w budgets (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

coolant leak from around waterpump area.and coolant also seeping from expansion bottle cap

Pass 22 Dec 2017 59,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced & Offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Dec 2017 59,194 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced & Offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Dec 2016 54,115 miles

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

Coolant leak Pressure cap ()

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2016 53,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak Pressure cap ()

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 50,339 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and offside (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 45,610 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 45,610 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2013 35,543 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 32,633 miles

o/s/r tyre is wearing close to legal limit on the outter edge

o/s/r tyre side wall has started to perish

Pass 13 Feb 2012 29,379 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 25,442 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s+o/s rear discs worn.n

Pass 11 Feb 2010 21,728 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 21,728 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 18,043 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 14,744 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 14,744 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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LX54 YLU is a 2004 MG Zt in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LX54 YLU, 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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LX54 YLU is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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