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AK04 CAE

2004 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

127,768 mi
Last recorded127,768 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 CAE
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 127,768 miles

Engine oil level low

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 113,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 112,869 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 91,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre cut but unable to see cord

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 24 Jun 2014 71,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre cut but unable to see cord

Fail 22 Jun 2014 71,100 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre cut but unable to see cord

Pass 5 Dec 2011 70,528 miles

Advise parking brake lever has very little reserve travell & nearside rear parking brake has a lower effort/efficiency on roller brake test. May soon require attention.

Pass 27 Nov 2010 63,009 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 54,443 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 46,525 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 45,347 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 25,106 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 22,554 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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AK04 CAE is a 2004 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AK04 CAE, 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 AK04 CAE registered?

AK04 CAE is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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