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LY53 PWO

2004 MG Zt

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

148,540 mi
Last recorded148,540 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 PWO
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 148,540 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 148,540 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central exhaust heat shield not attached properly

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 137,814 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Fuel tank strap corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge and deteriorated on sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Underside chassis and components showing corrosion

Fail 19 Jan 2023 137,771 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 235 and 225 (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel tank support straps corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2022 122,030 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake 16%

o/s/r brake caliper clip missing

Pass 19 Jan 2021 111,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 111,868 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 105,587 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 105,562 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 85,414 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 85,341 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 69,060 miles

main brake pipes x2 corroded/greased

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Aug 2016 57,337 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 52,369 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 46,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2014 46,823 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 999,999 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight cracking/ageing all 4 tyres

Pass 20 Apr 2012 999,999 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 11 May 2011 999,999 miles

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

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

nearside & offside front tyres inner tread wearing low

Pass 19 May 2010

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f fog light not working

Pass 21 Apr 2009 28,998 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 May 2008 25,691 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 21,621 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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LY53 PWO is a 2004 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LY53 PWO, 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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LY53 PWO is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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