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YX54 PFK

2004 MG Zt

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

145,726 mi
Last recorded145,726 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 PFK
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 145,726 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 145,725 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Brake pipe leaking Front to rear (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 132,037 miles

Engine management fault light is on.

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 132,037 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine management fault light is on.

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 115,322 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

accident damage to nearside rear door.

engine management fault light on.

light scratches to windscreen.

Fail 12 Nov 2013 115,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

accident damage to nearside rear door.

engine management fault light on.

light scratches to windscreen.

Pass 5 Nov 2012 100,697 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 100,697 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 88,444 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

airbag fault light on.

Fail 10 Nov 2010 76,173 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

airbag fault light on.

Pass 10 Nov 2010 76,173 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

airbag fault light on.

Pass 11 Nov 2009 64,187 miles

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

airbag fault lamp on.

Fail 10 Nov 2009 64,187 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

airbag fault lamp on.

Pass 3 Nov 2008 52,463 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2008 52,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 40,864 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil around power steering pump unable tp confirm leak.

rear seat (lower) not fitted correctly.

srs light on.

strong advise both rear tyres worn on outer edges.

strong advise front and rear brake discs corroded.

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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YX54 PFK is a 2004 MG Zt in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YX54 PFK, 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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YX54 PFK is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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