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YM53 WSJ

2004 MG Zt+ Cdti

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,824 mi
Last recorded119,824 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 2004 MG Zt+ Cdti98,804 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 WSJ
MakeMG
ModelZt+ Cdti
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc
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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2013 119,824 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 115,495 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 107,674 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 107,674 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 107,418 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2011 107,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 102,637 miles

Offside Rear wheel binding slightly

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 96,227 miles

engine undertray insecure

exhaust heat shield adrift

Fail 30 Mar 2009 96,227 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine undertray insecure

exhaust heat shield adrift

Fail 28 Mar 2008 90,856 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 90,856 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 86,197 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 85,853 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 76,933 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 76,933 miles

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

How Reliable is the MG Zt+ Cdti?

Based on 1,809 MOT tests across 200 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
8,150
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 112
Brake pipe excessively corroded 92
Registration plate lamp not working 69
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 67
Headlamp aim too low 43
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YM53 WSJ is a 2004 MG Zt+ Cdti in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 MG Zt+ Cdti models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 98,804 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+ Cdti fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 112 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YM53 WSJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt+ Cdti typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this MG Zt+ Cdti is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YM53 WSJ registered?

YM53 WSJ is a 2004 MG Zt+ Cdti, first registered on 25 January 2004.

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