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YA04 MXU

2004 MG Zt

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,933 mi
Last recorded138,933 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA04 MXU
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Dec 2014 138,933 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 138,933 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 131,025 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 128,202 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 128,202 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 120,257 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 108,531 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2009 99,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2009 99,662 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 90,170 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 90,170 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 76,893 miles

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

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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YA04 MXU is a 2004 MG Zt in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YA04 MXU, 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 YA04 MXU registered?

YA04 MXU is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 3 August 2004.

Is YA04 MXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA04 MXU shows 12 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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