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YF54 HCJ

2004 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

93,191 mi
Last recorded93,191 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 HCJ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 93,191 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 93,047 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 92,260 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 90,197 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 88,221 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)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 88,220 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 85,183 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and damaged (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 85,183 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and damaged (6.3.1d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 82,524 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both to main (3.6.B.2c)

all four wheels generaly corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2015 82,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both to main (3.6.B.2c)

all four wheels generaly corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2014 80,117 miles

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

both rear brake discs partially corroded

brake wear warning light on

rear tyres worn low

Pass 23 Oct 2013 76,772 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 66,574 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 66,184 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT STAY ON

E.M.L STAY ON

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 54,934 miles

brake warning light staying on

rear brake discs rusty and partially corroded on both sides braking surfaces

Fail 19 Oct 2011 54,934 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake warning light staying on

rear brake discs rusty and partially corroded on both sides braking surfaces

Pass 27 Oct 2010 44,771 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 44,771 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2009 28,597 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 28,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

signs of water leak inlet manifold area

washer bottle cap missing

Pass 21 Oct 2008 15,062 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

airbag light ON

Pass 17 Dec 2007 12,596 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
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YF54 HCJ is a 2004 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YF54 HCJ, 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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What year was YF54 HCJ registered?

YF54 HCJ is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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