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NY04 SZP

2004 MG Zt

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,947 mi
Last recorded124,947 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY04 SZP
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 124,947 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jun 2016 117,807 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 108,105 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 99,190 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 99,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

no spare in vehicle

o/s/r brake pad sensor insecure (not fitted to pad)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 92,849 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 92,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 86,256 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 82,392 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 82,379 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake warning light on

Pass 27 Oct 2009 64,986 miles

advise o/s front brake pads

advise rear brake discs

Pass 21 Aug 2008 34,780 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 34,780 miles

Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 32,920 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 32,919 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Handbrake requires attention as just passed test

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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NY04 SZP is a 2004 MG Zt in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NY04 SZP, 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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NY04 SZP is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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