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DL04 UBM

2004 MG Zt

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,228 mi
Last recorded113,228 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL04 UBM
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 113,228 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

under body covered with surface corrosion by age of vehicle

Pass 7 Jun 2016 112,946 miles

headlamp lens condition starting to affect beam image n/side and o/side

park brake reading low, o/side brake reading and will require looking at soon

Pass 3 Jun 2015 108,931 miles

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

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

headlight lens condition starting to affect beam image

Fail 2 Jun 2015 108,922 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

headlight lens condition starting to affect beam image

Pass 30 May 2014 101,627 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 101,627 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 11 May 2013 89,882 miles

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 11 May 2013 89,882 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 83,898 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 83,898 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 78,944 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r tyre wearing on both edges

Fail 2 Apr 2011 78,940 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 5 Mar 2010 60,976 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 51,969 miles

centre exhaust has a slight blow

nearside front jacking point rubber missing

offside front tyre wearing low on the inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2008 30,957 miles

hand brake travel needs attension in near future

offside rear brake discs starting to pit and corrode on outter edge

Pass 8 Jun 2007 15,345 miles

NAIL EMBEDDED IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE

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

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

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

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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DL04 UBM is a 2004 MG Zt in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 DL04 UBM, 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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DL04 UBM is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 24 May 2004.

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