MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,022 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both fronts (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded within 30cm of jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r and n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
all brake discs corroded
nsr and osr brake pipes not cliped in places not considerd insecure
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
all brake discs corroded
nsr and osr brake pipes not cliped in places not considerd insecure
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
How Reliable is the MG Zt?
Based on 193,197 MOT tests across 13,994 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YL53 VLM is a 2004 MG Zt in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 YL53 VLM, 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 YL53 VLM registered?
YL53 VLM is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 27 January 2004.
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