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C3 AKF

2004 MG Zt

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

136,831 mi
Last recorded136,831 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 AKF
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 136,831 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 130,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm and spring carriers corroded but not seriously weakened or excessive.

coolant hose hanging down.

Pass 23 Feb 2019 123,462 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 117,098 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 109,842 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise oil leak from engine

Fail 24 Feb 2017 109,820 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise oil leak from engine

Pass 17 Mar 2016 103,562 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 94,442 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre has a cut in wall but not exposing cords

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2015 94,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre has a cut in wall but not exposing cords

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2014 84,655 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 74,504 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 66,254 miles

brake pipes rusty round clamps on floor pan

Fail 4 Mar 2011 66,249 miles

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

brake pipes rusty round clamps on floor pan

Pass 2 Mar 2010 53,784 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 43,913 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)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 36,460 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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C3 AKF is a 2004 MG Zt in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 C3 AKF, 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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C3 AKF is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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