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SJ04 YBL

2004 MG Zt-t

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

146,369 mi
Last recorded146,369 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ04 YBL
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 146,369 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 146,369 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 139,331 miles

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

o/s/r light lense cracked

Fail 21 Jul 2014 139,331 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

o/s/r light lense cracked

Pass 20 Aug 2013 131,234 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

uneven tyre wear on front tyres

Fail 20 Aug 2013 131,234 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

uneven tyre wear on front tyres

Fail 13 Aug 2013 131,065 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside front coil spring twangs when steering is rocked

Pass 1 Sep 2012 122,457 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 111,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

offside rear lamp unit cracked

Fail 18 Aug 2011 111,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

offside rear lamp unit cracked

Pass 1 Sep 2010 103,000 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 92,353 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 82,312 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 68,049 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 68,049 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise o/s and n/s wiring insecure under front wing

Pass 23 Mar 2007 67,848 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 67,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine management light illuminated

offside front bumper damaged

offside outer sill has major damage

under side of vehicle damaged

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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SJ04 YBL is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2004 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 82,386 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-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJ04 YBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SJ04 YBL is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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