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ALZ 1979

2004 MG Zt

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

104,761 mi
Last recorded104,761 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 1979
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 104,761 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2025 103,181 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s/r tyre showing some perishing / splitting inner sidewall

some play detected BOTH front lower suspension arm rearmost bushes

Pass 19 Jun 2024 101,253 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 101,253 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 99,589 miles

Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 97,246 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 97,242 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2021 96,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in arch (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in general (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 96,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in general (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 91,529 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 91,529 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 88,597 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in general. advise clean and possibly repair. (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel hose damp. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel tank appears to have been cleaned recently.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 88,597 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in general. advise clean and possibly repair. (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel hose damp. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel tank appears to have been cleaned recently.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 84,994 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded also in clips. advise removal to check condition. brake pipes coated at present. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 84,994 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded also in clips. advise removal to check condition. brake pipes coated at present. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 79,734 miles

rear silencer deterioated

Fail 25 Jul 2016 79,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low & offside (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 71,732 miles

Evidence of offside front wheel fouling

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 71,726 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Evidence of offside front wheel fouling

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2014 66,377 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 55,928 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 55,928 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 50,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 50,204 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 49,315 miles

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

rear discs corroded.

Fail 20 Mar 2012 49,315 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

rear discs corroded.

Pass 30 Mar 2011 44,207 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 44,207 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 May 2010 36,582 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 31,455 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 31,455 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 May 2008 27,065 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 26,381 miles

front brake pads are about 85% worn and discs slightly lipped.

Pass 19 Mar 2007 17,610 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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ALZ 1979 is a 2004 MG Zt in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 ALZ 1979, 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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ALZ 1979 is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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