CarVerify

Free Car Check

YE53 TWD

2004 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

50,178 mi
Last recorded50,178 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this MG
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 TWD
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2015 50,178 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 50,178 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 45,347 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 45,347 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 36,709 miles

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

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

all discs scored

Pass 21 Jan 2012 35,741 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edges

Fail 19 Jan 2012 35,741 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Nov 2010 32,170 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 23,721 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 23,721 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 18,858 miles

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
Full MG Zt reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YE53 TWD is a 2004 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YE53 TWD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YE53 TWD?

You can check the full history of YE53 TWD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YE53 TWD registered?

YE53 TWD is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 25 February 2004.

Is YE53 TWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE53 TWD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YE53 TWD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YE53 TWD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.