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AV54 EFE

2004 MG Zt-t

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

202,914 mi
Last recorded202,914 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 EFE
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 202,914 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S & N/S Front Lamps. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 193,927 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output O/S & N/S Front Headlamps. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 185,107 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 185,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2020 172,649 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 148,845 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust back box heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

vehicle underbody heavily corroded

Brake pipes heavily corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2019 148,845 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust back box heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

vehicle underbody heavily corroded

Brake pipes heavily corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2018 123,444 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 115,124 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 115,124 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 110,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45 18 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 110,329 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both headlamp images (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both headlamps (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45 18 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 104,912 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 104,844 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 99,132 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 99,132 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 94,980 miles

Brake pad warning light is on.

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 94,973 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pad warning light is on.

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 91,694 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 91,694 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 84,148 miles

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

Nearside front mirror is insecure

Pass 8 Oct 2010 74,590 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 74,553 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 45,950 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2009 45,937 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 54,595 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 15 Sep 2008 54,595 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 41,897 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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AV54 EFE is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 2004 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 82,386 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-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV54 EFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV54 EFE is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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