MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,449 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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)
Nearside front tyre has cuts
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)
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)
nearside front jacking point pad missing
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
drivers window switch faulty
exhaust heat shields loose
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
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
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
srs light on
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
srs light on
How Reliable is the MG Zt?
Based on 193,197 MOT tests across 13,994 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was YM53 BHJ registered?
YM53 BHJ is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 30 January 2004.
Is YM53 BHJ safe to buy?
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