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YX04 UMB

2004 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

63,269 mi
Last recorded63,269 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2013
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX04 UMB
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2013 63,269 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on

Fail 23 Feb 2013 63,269 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on

nearside rear brake pad retaining spring missing

Pass 14 Mar 2012 55,976 miles

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

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Washer bottle level low

Fail 29 Mar 2011 50,000 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 50,000 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 45,034 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 45,034 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 39,419 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 39,419 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 34,228 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 27,996 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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YX04 UMB is a 2004 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YX04 UMB, 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 YX04 UMB registered?

YX04 UMB is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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