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SB04 YYL

2004 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,617 mi
Last recorded104,617 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB04 YYL
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 104,617 miles

exhaust has a minor leak of gasses

front registration plate damaged

fuel tank straps corroded

nearside rear suspension arm corroded

rear brake discs pitted

rear brake pads wearing thin

slight corrosion top underside and exposed components

slight play at nearside front suspension arm ball joint

Fail 13 Mar 2020 104,597 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust has a minor leak of gasses

front registration plate damaged

fuel tank straps corroded

nearside rear suspension arm corroded

rear brake discs pitted

rear brake pads wearing thin

slight corrosion top underside and exposed components

slight play at nearside front suspension arm ball joint

Pass 18 Mar 2019 96,970 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 96,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2015 93,566 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 May 2014 87,295 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 87,022 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 May 2013 79,063 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2012 71,772 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 71,644 miles

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

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

exhaust heatshield insecure.

Pass 3 Jun 2011 63,278 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 63,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 54,950 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 54,942 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 May 2009 45,995 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 36,331 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 27,646 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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SB04 YYL is a 2004 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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