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DK53 FJC

2004 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

173,644 mi
Last recorded173,644 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 FJC
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 173,644 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened offside/nearside (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside/nearside (2.7.3)

general corrosion at prescribed area+suspension components

Fail 24 Jun 2017 173,644 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened offside/nearside (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside/nearside (2.7.3)

general corrosion at prescribed area+suspension components

Pass 13 Jun 2016 163,490 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 163,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 155,855 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 145,976 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 145,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 136,203 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 127,681 miles

handbrake in need of adjustment

o/s and n/s front strut top mounting bushes/bearings are deteriated. recommend renewal

o/s front tyre has deep cuts on its inner side wall also its inner edge is devoid of tread recomened renewal

o/s rear section of brake pipe is heavily corroded recomened renewal also n/s rear section of brake pipe corroded recomened greasing

slight leak of gasses from middle exhaust section

Fail 21 Jun 2012 127,637 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

handbrake in need of adjustment

o/s front tyre has deep cuts on its inner side wall also its inner edge is devoid of tread recomened renewal

o/s rear section of brake pipe is heavily corroded recomened renewal also n/s rear section of brake pipe corroded recomened greasing

slight leak of gasses from middle exhaust section

Pass 27 Jun 2011 118,663 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 107,880 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 95,684 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 95,632 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 84,363 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

air bag light on

Pass 21 Feb 2007 67,398 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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DK53 FJC is a 2004 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DK53 FJC, 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 DK53 FJC registered?

DK53 FJC is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 25 February 2004.

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