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AX04 YWB

2004 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,875 mi
Last recorded116,875 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 YWB
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 116,875 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil level low

Fail 28 Mar 2017 116,873 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil level low

Pass 29 Jul 2016 106,020 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Offside & Nearside (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 106,020 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Offside & Nearside (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 89,280 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 80,259 miles

Centre heatshield insecure and resting on exhaust

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and tread worn close to wear indicators

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

Offside front brake pad wear indicator wires are broken, but warning light not on and not likely to cause a problem

Offside front top mount bearing noisy when turned by the steering

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2013 71,191 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 60,106 miles

Both front top suspension mountings noisy with steering

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 52,158 miles

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Front brake pads 75% worn

Rear brake discs corroded on edge

Pass 31 Jul 2010 45,072 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroding on edges

Pass 7 Aug 2009 38,699 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 31,700 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 31,699 miles

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 25,655 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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AX04 YWB is a 2004 MG Zt in Grey 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 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 AX04 YWB, 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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AX04 YWB is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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