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LY04 EWV

2004 MG Zt

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

77,952 mi
Last recorded77,952 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY04 EWV
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 77,952 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 75,962 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 73,379 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 69,333 miles

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 7 Jul 2011 65,010 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front to rear brake pipes corroding in clips, unable to inspect, advise replacement

Fail 1 Jul 2011 64,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front to rear brake pipes corroding in clips, unable to inspect, advise replacement

Pass 5 Jul 2010 61,489 miles

rear brake discs corroding and pitted

Pass 15 Jul 2009 58,520 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 47,637 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 38,721 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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LY04 EWV is a 2004 MG Zt in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LY04 EWV, 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 LY04 EWV registered?

LY04 EWV is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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