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YG04 YYM

2004 MG Zt

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,190 mi
Last recorded141,190 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2011
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG04 YYM
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2011 141,190 miles

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

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

Fail 31 Mar 2011 141,185 miles

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

n/s/r tyre tread cracking.

Pass 26 Mar 2010 127,762 miles

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

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

engine oil level low

front number plate deteriorated

rear silencer "secured"by wire

Fail 26 Mar 2010 127,762 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

engine oil level low

front number plate deteriorated

rear silencer "secured"by wire

Pass 30 Mar 2009 112,643 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 112,643 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 97,052 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 72,342 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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YG04 YYM is a 2004 MG Zt in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YG04 YYM, 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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YG04 YYM is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 3 April 2004.

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