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VU54 YLN

2004 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,837 mi
Last recorded82,837 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 YLN
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 82,837 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All coated (1.1.11 (c))

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 82,644 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sills offside and near side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 82,635 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill at subframe prescribed area holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill at s/frame prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 82,027 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded slightly and various coated. (1.1.11 (c))

Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

slight corrosion to various underside components

Fail 25 Oct 2018 82,027 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded slightly and various coated. (1.1.11 (c))

Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

slight corrosion to various underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2017 81,232 miles

Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

various suspension components and prescribed areas corroded but not excessively weakened

Fail 12 Oct 2017 81,232 miles

Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

various suspension components and prescribed areas corroded but not excessively weakened

Pass 11 Oct 2016 79,770 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced offside and nearside (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 73,448 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 69,492 miles

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front and rear subframes corroded but not excessively weakened

Pass 2 Oct 2013 67,408 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 62,789 miles

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 59,268 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 May 2010 52,098 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 45,906 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r tyre wall cut

Pass 7 May 2008 39,219 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 39,219 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 11 May 2007 31,651 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres has uneven wear at edges

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 YLN is a 2004 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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