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YM53 YKU

2004 MG Zt

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,224 mi
Last recorded123,224 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 YKU
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 123,224 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 May 2016 115,633 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 115,633 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2015 109,728 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 105,749 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 105,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 100,868 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 94,770 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 26 Mar 2011 83,174 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 83,174 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 71,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

back box corroded

hand brake travel high

Pass 19 Mar 2009 57,996 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 44,247 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 32,891 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 YKU is a 2004 MG Zt in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YKU, 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 YKU registered?

YM53 YKU is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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