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YW53 CHK

2004 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,411 mi
Last recorded130,411 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW53 CHK
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 130,411 miles

Offside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear antiroll link rubbers perishing

chip on windscreen within limits

corrosion rear brake hose ferrals

corrosion rear brake pipes both sides

slight play in outer balljoint

Fail 28 Jul 2014 130,401 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear antiroll link rubbers perishing

chip on windscreen within limits

corrosion rear brake hose ferrals

corrosion rear brake pipes both sides

rust rear disc outer faces

slight play in outer balljoint

Pass 28 Jun 2013 117,046 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight corrosion rear hose ferrals

slight wear on n/s/f tyre inner edge

split o/s/f tyre not through to canvas

Fail 24 Jun 2013 117,046 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight corrosion rear hose ferrals

slight wear on n/s/f tyre inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2012 109,471 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 105,337 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 98,552 miles

both rear tyre outer edges cracking

offside front to rear brakepipe slightly corroded

offside rear tyre inner wall has deep cracks/cuts but not down to cords or plys

Fail 25 May 2010 98,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyre outer edges cracking

offside front to rear brakepipe slightly corroded

offside rear tyre inner wall has deep cracks/cuts but not down to cords or plys

Pass 3 Jun 2009 94,715 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2008 89,479 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 76,097 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 57,682 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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YW53 CHK is a 2004 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YW53 CHK, 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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YW53 CHK is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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