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NY04 UPJ

2004 MG Zt

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

86,305 mi
Last recorded86,305 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY04 UPJ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 86,305 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 85,920 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 84,983 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 80,967 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 80,967 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 72,323 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 63,665 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 63,665 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 51,300 miles

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 50,519 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust rubber mount missing

Pass 22 May 2014 41,583 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 31,825 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 23,409 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 23,409 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 13,765 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 11,599 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 8,739 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 7,032 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 5,276 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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NY04 UPJ is a 2004 MG Zt in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NY04 UPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NY04 UPJ registered?

NY04 UPJ is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 28 June 2004.

Is NY04 UPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NY04 UPJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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