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DC53 LUJ

2004 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,527 mi
Last recorded82,527 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2013
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 LUJ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2013 82,527 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 75,045 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 69,177 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front to back brake pipes have slight corrosion through clips!!

nearside rear tyre has damage to outer sidewall, but not deep enough to reach cord/ply!

Pass 19 Oct 2010 62,744 miles

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

both front rackends have slight play!!

both front to back brake pipes have slight corrosion through clips!!

brake fluid getting low!!

Fail 19 Oct 2010 62,744 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake fluid getting low!!

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

both front rackends have slight play!!

both front to back brake pipes have slight corrosion through clips!!

Pass 14 Oct 2009 58,219 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 58,219 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 52,560 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 39,917 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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DC53 LUJ is a 2004 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 DC53 LUJ, 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 LUJ registered?

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

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