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DN53 SKJ

2004 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,134 mi
Last recorded101,134 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 SKJ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 101,134 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 95,269 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 92,093 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 88,556 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 85,595 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s/r tyre pressure 10lb

rear No plate,non-standard shape and size.

Pass 29 Jan 2011 81,555 miles

handbrake lever travel

Fail 29 Jan 2011 81,555 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

handbrake lever travel

Pass 29 Jan 2010 76,362 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 76,362 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 71,498 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 66,038 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 66,038 miles

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

handbrake travel

Pass 25 Jan 2007 59,015 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 59,015 miles

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

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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DN53 SKJ is a 2004 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DN53 SKJ, 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 DN53 SKJ registered?

DN53 SKJ is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 31 January 2004.

Is DN53 SKJ safe to buy?

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