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DE04 SZL

2004 MG Zt

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,606 mi
Last recorded46,606 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 SZL
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 46,606 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 44,872 miles

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

rear exhaust rubber split

Pass 27 Mar 2015 42,426 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 40,078 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 37,418 miles

exhaust rubber split but secure replaced on test

Pass 30 Mar 2012 34,029 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 30,003 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2011 30,003 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 26,653 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 22,518 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 22,435 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 15,108 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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DE04 SZL is a 2004 MG Zt in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DE04 SZL, 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 DE04 SZL registered?

DE04 SZL is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is DE04 SZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE04 SZL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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