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YB04 HBL

2004 MG Zt

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

91,675 mi
Last recorded91,675 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB04 HBL
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 91,675 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 91,675 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 88,238 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 81,920 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 80,499 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 77,564 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2015 77,564 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 75,446 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 75,426 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 73,419 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 71,038 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 71,037 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 66,116 miles

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)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 59,024 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 51,599 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 51,599 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2008 44,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag warning light illuminated

damage to front bumper

park brake travel high

Pass 16 Apr 2008 44,593 miles

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

air bag warning light illuminated

damage to front bumper

park brake travel high

Pass 24 Apr 2007 33,402 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 33,163 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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 HBL is a 2004 MG Zt in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HBL, 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 HBL is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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