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YT54 HEV

2004 MG Zt

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

98,892 mi
Last recorded98,892 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT54 HEV
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 98,892 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 May 2023 98,877 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 97,516 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 96,145 miles

both inner backing sills corroded- both outer sills corroded- rear brake pipes and sub frame corroded- slight judder front brakes

Pass 14 Mar 2017 91,474 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Mar 2017 91,474 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Feb 2016 86,033 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 85,973 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 80,528 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 80,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 73,490 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 67,481 miles

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

bonnet & boot open warning light on

brake pad wear warning light on

Pass 8 Feb 2013 67,481 miles

bonnet & boot open warning light on

brake pad wear warning light on

Pass 12 Dec 2011 60,389 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Dec 2011 60,389 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 53,676 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 53,673 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 46,244 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 36,668 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 27,509 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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YT54 HEV is a 2004 MG Zt in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YT54 HEV, 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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YT54 HEV is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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