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YS53 EDR

2004 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,942 mi
Last recorded155,942 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 EDR
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 155,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak around intercooler

park brake has little reserve travel

Fail 8 Oct 2018 155,942 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak around intercooler

park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 19 Oct 2017 139,443 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear suspension and components generally corroded/flakey rust

clicking from pedal box area when pedals pressed

Fail 11 Oct 2017 139,437 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner face (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking brake pipe joining flexi (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear suspension corroding

Pass 20 Sep 2016 127,815 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 127,815 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2015 120,142 miles

Battery slightly loose

N s handbrake slightly low

Fail 22 Sep 2015 120,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Battery slightly loose

N s handbrake slightly low

Pass 13 Oct 2014 115,061 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 114,947 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 110,424 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 110,347 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 106,013 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 106,013 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 105,380 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 98,348 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 94,735 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 94,402 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 77,764 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 77,167 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 61,582 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 61,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 49,754 miles

n/s/f tyre vwearing on outside edges close to legal limits

Fail 28 Feb 2007 49,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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YS53 EDR is a 2004 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YS53 EDR, 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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YS53 EDR is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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