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DF04 CGG

2004 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

78,405 mi
Last recorded78,405 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 CGG
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 78,405 miles

Front registration plate damaged but readable

Nearside Front brake pipe rusting by brake hose

Nearside Front tyre worn close to limit on edges

Offside Front brake pipe rusting by brake hose

Offside Front tyre wearing on outside edges

Fail 14 Aug 2015 78,405 miles

Front registration plate damaged but readable

Nearside Front brake pipe rusting by brake hose

Nearside Front tyre worn close to limit on edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake pipe rusting by brake hose

Offside Front tyre wearing on outside edges

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 78,405 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cooling fan very noisy

Fail 25 Mar 2015 77,597 miles

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

central locking not working correctly

Pass 25 Jun 2014 74,962 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 74,962 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 71,308 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 71,308 miles

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

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 lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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 2 Jul 2012 65,644 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 59,547 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 52,528 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 52,528 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 46,063 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 46,063 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 35,232 miles

exhaust rear box started to corrode

Pass 15 Jun 2007 29,078 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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DF04 CGG is a 2004 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 DF04 CGG, 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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DF04 CGG is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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