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WV04 MYW

2004 MG Zt

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

180,068 mi
Last recorded180,068 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 MYW
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2013 180,068 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

front registration plate starting to deteriorate

front strut top mounts noisy

rear heatshield loose

Fail 12 Sep 2013 180,002 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

front registration plate starting to deteriorate

front strut top mounts noisy

rear heatshield loose

Pass 17 Sep 2012 166,122 miles

air bag light on

strut top mount noisy

Fail 14 Sep 2012 165,989 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

airbag light on failure next year

front registration plate deteriorating

rear tyres bald on edges advise replacement

Pass 9 Jun 2011 144,746 miles

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

can not see rear springs properly for full inspection

n/s front to rear brake pipe greased

Fail 31 May 2011 144,394 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

can not see rear springs properly for full inspection

Pass 30 Mar 2010 126,113 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 125,968 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 104,778 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 96,707 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 96,705 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 78,820 miles

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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WV04 MYW is a 2004 MG Zt in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WV04 MYW, 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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What year was WV04 MYW registered?

WV04 MYW is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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