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ST04 RYM

2004 MG Zt

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,123 mi
Last recorded140,123 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST04 RYM
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 140,123 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 135,510 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 135,509 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire over tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2021 133,801 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 124,880 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

some rear suspension componants corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2019 124,880 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

some rear suspension componants corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2018 115,581 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front from flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

park brake effort only just met

Fail 27 Jan 2018 115,581 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front from flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

park brake effort only just met

Pass 28 Dec 2016 102,424 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 92,151 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 86,332 miles

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

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside front tyre worn to limit,devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2014 78,348 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 69,723 miles

nearside parking brake performance low

Pass 23 May 2012 63,581 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 58,066 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2011 57,964 miles

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 13 May 2010 48,517 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 48,517 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Airbag warning light staying on.

Front tyres are worn unevenly on their inner and outer edges. Offside front tyre on limit of wear now.

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

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

Pass 23 May 2009 43,055 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 35,614 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 35,613 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 27,313 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked slightly on inside wall

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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ST04 RYM is a 2004 MG Zt in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ST04 RYM, 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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ST04 RYM is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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