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YY54 TGJ

2004 MG Zt+ Cdti 135

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

139,990 mi
Last recorded139,990 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Zt+ Cdti 13594,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 TGJ
MakeMG
ModelZt+ Cdti 135
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 139,990 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 139,983 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 126,315 miles

Offside Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened mount (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 123,279 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 119,866 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 110,812 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 110,812 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 97,410 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 97,410 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 92,616 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 85,708 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 76,568 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 63,448 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 48,154 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt+ Cdti 135?

Based on 1,117 MOT tests across 127 vehicles.

70.2%
Pass Rate
7,202
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
127
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41
Registration plate lamp not working 37
Brake pipe excessively corroded 34
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21
Headlamp aim too low 20
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YY54 TGJ is a 2004 MG Zt+ Cdti 135 in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2004 MG Zt+ Cdti 135 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 94,420 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zt+ Cdti 135 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY54 TGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt+ Cdti 135 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this MG Zt+ Cdti 135 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YY54 TGJ is a 2004 MG Zt+ Cdti 135, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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