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YB04 GZX

2004 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,334 mi
Last recorded110,334 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB04 GZX
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 110,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 108,969 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 107,412 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 107,392 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 105,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 105,551 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak lambda high (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak cat join (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture behind clips (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 105,491 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded close to the limit (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 100,932 miles

all discs slightly worn and corroded

both brake pipes running along offside floor corroded in clip area

both rear tyres have a lowest tread of 2mm limit is 1.6mm

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust has a slight blow at catalyst join

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2015 96,112 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Sep 2014 91,083 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)

centre exhaust + clamp corroded

front + rear brake discs corroded

outer side wall damage to both front + offside rear tyres

Fail 4 Aug 2014 91,808 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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)

centre exhaust pipe corroded

front + rear brake discs corroded

outer side wall damage to both front tyres

Pass 23 Jul 2013 88,973 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 78,791 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 70,988 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 70,973 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 64,002 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 59,213 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 59,138 miles

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

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

Parking brake noisey on application

front tyres unevenly worn advise alignment check

rear silencer VERY RUSTED 1 OR 2 MONTHS AT THE MOST

Pass 22 Jul 2008 53,046 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 44,003 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 GZX is a 2004 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YB04 GZX, 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 GZX is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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