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AX04 YYG

2004 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,234 mi
Last recorded106,234 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 YYG
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 106,234 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 106,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Wheel bolt(s) missing all 4 wheels one (4.2.A.1e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 99,575 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 90,660 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 90,660 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 83,658 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 78,097 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 78,097 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 71,420 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 71,420 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 61,493 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 52,590 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 52,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 45,414 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 44,302 miles

offside front tyre has a cut in outter wall (not exposing cords)

Fail 7 Jun 2007 44,302 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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 YYG is a 2004 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AX04 YYG, 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 YYG is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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