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YM53 WSD

2004 MG Zt

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

171,285 mi
Last recorded171,285 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 WSD
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 171,285 miles

Surface corrosion to underside

Fail 6 Dec 2017 171,275 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Surface corrosion to underside

Fail 11 Nov 2017 171,271 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 5 Oct 2016 166,429 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe under car from front to rear have rusty spots (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 161,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 153,195 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pad warning light stays on

slight exhaust blow

Pass 24 Jul 2013 144,380 miles

lower rear engine support mounting rubber bush callasped

n/s/f tyre worn to legal limits

o/s/f tyre worn to legal limits

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 24 Jul 2013 144,380 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

lower rear engine support mounting rubber bush callasped

n/s/f tyre worn to legal limits

o/s/f tyre worn to legal limits

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 10 May 2012 126,125 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 126,125 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 112,035 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 95,642 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 87,757 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 87,757 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 80,048 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 73,264 miles

o/s/f tyre cut in wall

Fail 18 Jan 2007 73,264 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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 WSD is a 2004 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WSD, 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 WSD is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 25 January 2004.

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