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YX04 UME

2004 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,501 mi
Last recorded78,501 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2008
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX04 UME
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2008 78,501 miles

ALTERNATOR BELT SPLIT

FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODING

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE BADLY CORRODED

POWER STEERING BELT SPLIT

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

NAILS & SPLITS IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD 225/45/18Y

Fail 16 Jul 2008 78,501 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

ALTERNATOR BELT SPLIT

FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODING

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE BADLY CORRODED

POWER STEERING BELT SPLIT

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

NAILS & SPLITS IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD 225/45/18Y

Pass 8 Jun 2007 75,199 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 75,199 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 71,550 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 71,550 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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 UME is a 2004 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 YX04 UME, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX04 UME registered?

YX04 UME is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 5 March 2004.

Is YX04 UME safe to buy?

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