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YS04 DBU

2004 MG Zt

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,659 mi
Last recorded98,659 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS04 DBU
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2014 98,659 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 90,032 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 90,032 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 82,198 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 82,198 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 72,439 miles

Tyre tread on both rear tyres starting to wear unevenly

Fail 3 Oct 2011 72,439 miles

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

Tyre tread on both rear tyres starting to wear unevenly

Fail 29 Sep 2010 59,917 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 59,917 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 55,212 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 42,950 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 7 Jun 2008 42,941 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 May 2007 32,651 miles

O/S/F brake warning wire not attached to pads

Fail 4 May 2007 32,651 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

O/S/F brake warning wire not attached to pads

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

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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YS04 DBU is a 2004 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YS04 DBU, 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 YS04 DBU registered?

YS04 DBU is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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