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YB04 GZV

2004 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

150,198 mi
Last recorded150,198 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB04 GZV
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 May 2018 150,198 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ON INNER WALL 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases NONE STANDARD (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output LENSES SCRATCHED (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE FRONT AND BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2017 145,824 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 145,811 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working Flickering off and on. (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working Flickering off and on. (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Slight damage to N/S rear tyre.

Slight damage to O/S front tyre.

Pass 23 Apr 2016 139,124 miles

Slight sidewall damage to nearside rear tyre.

Pass 24 Apr 2015 129,668 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 124,582 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2014 124,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

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

both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2013 119,809 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corrosion.

front service brakes show extensive run-out/judder.

near side rear tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm and shows uneven wear.

off and near side rear tyres are perished/cracked.

offside rear parking brake very poor performance

Fail 10 Apr 2013 119,271 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corrosion.

front service brakes show extensive run-out/judder.

near side rear tyre tread is worn to the minimum depth of 1.6mm and shows uneven wear.

off and near side rear tyres are perished/cracked.

Pass 11 Apr 2012 107,990 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Brake pipes have been greased, limiting the depth of inspection that can be carried out to assess their condition.

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded.

Fail 10 Apr 2012 107,990 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Brake pipes have been greased, limiting the depth of inspection that can be carried out to assess their condition.

Pass 13 Apr 2011 103,332 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 96,955 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 137,727 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2008 129,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 129,801 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 129,786 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2007 100,974 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 100,974 miles

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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YB04 GZV is a 2004 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YB04 GZV, 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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YB04 GZV is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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