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YE04 EWS

2004 MG Zt

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,981 mi
Last recorded114,981 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE04 EWS
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 114,981 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 114,961 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2019 107,119 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2019 107,112 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 97,372 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 95,551 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 May 2016 93,060 miles

all metal brake pipes becoming corroded

windscreen chipped and cracked

Pass 3 Jun 2015 87,997 miles

various metal brake pipes becoming corroded

Fail 27 May 2015 87,977 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

various metal brake pipes becoming corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2014 81,911 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 81,911 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 73,202 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 73,202 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 62,574 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r handbrake noisey when applied on brakes rollers.

o/s/r seat has child seat fitted no seat belt ckeck

Pass 22 Mar 2010 54,423 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 54,423 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 45,685 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 34,889 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 23,519 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 220,228 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006

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

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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YE04 EWS is a 2004 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YE04 EWS, 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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YE04 EWS is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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