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SB04 YXW

2004 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,820 mi
Last recorded91,820 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB04 YXW
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 91,820 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

under carriage corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2024 91,820 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 90,960 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 90,513 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 84,383 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper retaining clip

Pass 11 Oct 2016 66,687 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 58,662 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 568,660 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 52,443 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 47,159 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 39,306 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 31,338 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front nearside tyre has slight damage on sidewall.

Pass 24 May 2011 31,338 miles

front nearside tyre has slight damage on sidewall.

Pass 13 Jul 2010 29,947 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 29,941 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 25,652 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre cut but not to cords

Pass 16 Jun 2009 25,652 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre cut but not to cords

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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SB04 YXW is a 2004 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SB04 YXW, 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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SB04 YXW is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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