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YY04 YGE

2004 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,749 mi
Last recorded143,749 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 YGE
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 143,749 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 136,533 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 136,514 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 127,078 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 120,361 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 110,431 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 103,053 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 95,664 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 95,456 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 87,462 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 80,091 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 80,091 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 61,750 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 61,750 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

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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YY04 YGE is a 2004 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YY04 YGE, 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 YY04 YGE registered?

YY04 YGE is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 7 July 2004.

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