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CX54 URA

2004 MG Zt

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,618 mi
Last recorded130,618 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX54 URA
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2015 130,618 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside and offside front tyres worn close to legal limit

nearside and offside rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 25 Jul 2015 130,618 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside and offside front tyres worn close to legal limit

nearside and offside rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 20 Jun 2014 117,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2013 104,116 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 93,837 miles

Air bag light on.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Jun 2012 93,837 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Air bag light on.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jul 2011 86,505 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 86,505 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 83,553 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 82,402 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 72,708 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 72,708 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Unable to carry out full inspection due engine and under covers.

Pass 16 Nov 2007 62,017 miles

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

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

engine undertray insecure

Pass 4 Sep 2007 58,629 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 58,629 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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CX54 URA is a 2004 MG Zt in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CX54 URA, 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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CX54 URA is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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