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YG54 BYO

2004 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

101,323 mi
Last recorded101,323 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG54 BYO
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 101,323 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 101,221 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 101,216 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 100,978 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 100,978 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 100,766 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 100,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 95,562 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 91,709 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 88,110 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front coil springs slightly corroded

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded slightly on inner surface

Pass 19 Sep 2013 81,994 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 76,143 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 73,476 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 67,687 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 61,382 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2008 55,712 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 55,712 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 47,497 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 47,497 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YG54 BYO is a 2004 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YG54 BYO, 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 YG54 BYO registered?

YG54 BYO is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 14 September 2004.

Is YG54 BYO safe to buy?

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