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DC53 LSY

2004 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

77,392 mi
Last recorded77,392 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 LSY
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 77,392 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 72,012 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 67,604 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 67,600 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 62,912 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 62,907 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 58,497 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 58,492 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 52,846 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2011 45,484 miles

Front discs pitted + pads wearing thin

Rear discs heavily pitted + pads wearing thin

Rear engine mount heavily worn

Fail 26 Jan 2011 45,484 miles

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

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

Front discs pitted + pads wearing thin

Rear discs heavily pitted + pads wearing thin

Rear engine mount heavily worn

Pass 28 Jan 2010 37,552 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 37,552 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 27,803 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 21,655 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 16,336 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 16,336 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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DC53 LSY is a 2004 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DC53 LSY, 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 DC53 LSY registered?

DC53 LSY is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 29 January 2004.

Is DC53 LSY safe to buy?

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