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YR04 DXG

2004 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,643 mi
Last recorded163,643 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 DXG
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 163,643 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 163,643 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 158,765 miles

engine noise ?

Pass 13 Apr 2013 149,645 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust heat sheild adrift

rear exhaust box deteariorated

Fail 10 Apr 2013 149,645 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust heat sheild adrift

rear exhaust box deteariorated

Pass 13 Jul 2011 129,007 miles

Nearside Front 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 27 Jul 2010 117,704 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 117,704 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 98,036 miles

Parking brake application uneven

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 18 Jul 2009 97,760 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake application uneven

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 75,536 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 51,189 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

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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YR04 DXG is a 2004 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YR04 DXG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR04 DXG registered?

YR04 DXG is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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