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YT54 TZP

2004 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,614 mi
Last recorded144,614 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT54 TZP
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 144,614 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 140,020 miles

advise front and rear brake discs surfaces very rusty condition

advise light on dash

Fail 18 Aug 2016 140,020 miles

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

advise front and rear brake discs surfaces very rusty condition

advise light on dash

Pass 28 Nov 2014 84,019 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 57,732 miles

1.Both Front and NS rear tyres worn to test limit. Advise replacement. 2.NS Rear tyre leaking around tyre bead. 3.Handbrake shoes may be worn.Advise investigation.

Fail 5 Dec 2013 57,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

1.Both Front and NS Rear tyres worn to test limit. Advise replacement. 2.NS rear tyre leaking around tyre bead.

Pass 5 Dec 2012 53,930 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 53,930 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 45,578 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 39,052 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 39,052 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 31,888 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 25,154 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 19,642 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 19,642 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 TZP is a 2004 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YT54 TZP, 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 TZP is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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