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YY54 FVB

2004 MG Zt

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,167 mi
Last recorded117,167 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 FVB
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2019 117,167 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Nov 2019 117,167 miles

Exhaust system insecure mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch inoperative missing (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Nov 2018 111,624 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 111,620 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2017 105,945 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 99,152 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 91,436 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 85,134 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 77,170 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 70,716 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 70,716 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 62,335 miles

rear brake discs excessively corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2011 62,335 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake discs excessively corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2010 54,162 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 47,272 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 47,272 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2008 40,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 40,701 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 31,352 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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YY54 FVB is a 2004 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 YY54 FVB, 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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YY54 FVB is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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