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PL04 UYA

2004 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

170,001 mi
Last recorded170,001 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 UYA
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 170,001 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 160,317 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 154,415 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 143,755 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 143,729 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 137,444 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 125,715 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 111,804 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 95,891 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 82,858 miles

frt discs worn and rusting

n/s rear tyre worn close to limits

o/s rear shocker weeping

Fail 5 Oct 2010 82,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

frt discs worn and rusting

n/s rear tyre worn close to limits

o/s rear shocker weeping

Pass 14 Jul 2009 74,907 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 60,380 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

unable to check front underside fully due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2007 46,777 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre outer wall slight damage

unable to check front underside fully due to plastic cover fitted

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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PL04 UYA is a 2004 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 PL04 UYA, 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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PL04 UYA is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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