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NY04 VYJ

2004 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,873 mi
Last recorded90,873 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY04 VYJ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2012 90,873 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 90,873 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 79,371 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 15 Jul 2010 68,118 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 56,946 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 56,946 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 39,638 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise nearside front tyre has kerb graze on sidewall but not exsposing cords

Fail 20 May 2008 35,972 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2007 29,981 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 VYJ is a 2004 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 VYJ, 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 NY04 VYJ registered?

NY04 VYJ is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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