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YJ53 TBL

2004 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,188 mi
Last recorded76,188 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2011
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 TBL
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2011 76,188 miles

Off side rear brake pipes starting to corroid

Play in near side track rod end

Rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 19 Jan 2011 76,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Off side rear brake pipes starting to corroid

Play in near side track rod end

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 5 Feb 2010 65,310 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 55,359 miles

Nearside Rear 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 19 Feb 2008 45,536 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 45,536 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 36,357 miles

Nearside 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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YJ53 TBL is a 2004 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YJ53 TBL, 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 YJ53 TBL registered?

YJ53 TBL is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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The MOT history for YJ53 TBL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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