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YM53 BHJ

2004 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,449 mi
Last recorded136,449 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 BHJ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2017 136,449 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine Emissions failed (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake caliper locking device missing retaining clip missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 128,452 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 128,446 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 126,065 miles

Nearside front tyre has cuts

Pass 4 Mar 2014 107,262 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 107,260 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 83,858 miles

nearside front jacking point pad missing

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

drivers window switch faulty

exhaust heat shields loose

Fail 24 Dec 2012 83,779 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

bulb inoperative warning light on dashboard

drivers window switch faulty

exhaust heat shields loose

front brake discs lipped

lower engine bay cover loose

nearside front jacking point pad missing

Pass 9 Dec 2011 62,218 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag warning light on

n/s/f + o/s/f shocker tops noisey

n/s/f fog lamp damaged

o/s/r tyre inner wall slight split in it

Fail 8 Dec 2011 62,218 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

air bag warning light on

n/s/f + o/s/f shocker tops noisey

n/s/f fog lamp damaged

o/s/r tyre inner wall slight split in it

Pass 10 Dec 2010 57,980 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 52,163 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 45,036 miles

srs light on

Fail 16 Dec 2008 45,036 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

srs light on

Pass 18 Dec 2007 35,517 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 27,954 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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YM53 BHJ is a 2004 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YM53 BHJ, 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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YM53 BHJ is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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