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VU54 YLF

2004 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,705 mi
Last recorded95,705 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 YLF
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 95,705 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 94,206 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 87,073 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 78,883 miles

Front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Fail 9 Sep 2013 78,882 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Pass 28 Aug 2012 71,483 miles

airbag warning light illuminated

Fail 28 Aug 2012 71,482 miles

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

airbag warning light illuminated

nsf tyre wear inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2011 61,994 miles

Airbag warning light illuminated

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

Rear brake pads approx 65% worn

Wipers smearing on screen slightly

Fail 19 Aug 2011 61,993 miles

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

Airbag warning light illuminated

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

Rear brake pads approx 65% worn

Wipers smearing on screen slightly

Pass 23 Aug 2010 52,818 miles

N/S/R tyre tread 2mm on outer edge

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

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

Rear brake pads approx 70% worn

Fail 23 Aug 2010 52,818 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

N/S/R tyre tread 2mm on outer edge

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

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

Rear brake pads approx 70% worn

Pass 25 Aug 2009 45,676 miles

Airbag warning light illuminated

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 38,416 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 31,462 miles

airbag light on

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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VU54 YLF is a 2004 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VU54 YLF, 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 VU54 YLF registered?

VU54 YLF is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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