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V8 YMG

2004 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 4601cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,732 mi
Last recorded55,732 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 YMG
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,601cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 55,732 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 54,535 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 52,478 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 50,748 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2014 50,748 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2012 48,392 miles

screen wash bottle leaking

slight oil leak from around rear of engine and at rear diff

Fail 15 Jun 2012 48,370 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

screen wash bottle leaking

slight oil leak from around rear of engine and at rear diff

Pass 10 Jun 2011 44,677 miles

oil leak around rear off engine to transmission

Pass 11 Jun 2010 41,113 miles

one washer jet blocked offside

slight miosture around rear diff

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 10 Jun 2010 41,110 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

brake pad wear sensor light on but pads are all ok

one washer jet blocked offside

park brake travel close to end of reserve

slight miosture around rear diff

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 29 May 2009 36,577 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 32,450 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 32,448 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2007 27,529 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 27,529 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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V8 YMG is a 2004 MG Zt in Grey with a 4,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V8 YMG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V8 YMG registered?

V8 YMG is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 28 May 2004.

Is V8 YMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 YMG shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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