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DN54 EFC

2004 MG Zt

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,474 mi
Last recorded165,474 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 EFC
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 165,474 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 165,441 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

front to rear brake pipe heavily corroded

nearside rear brake pipe heavily corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2018 157,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge but centre three quarters of tread still meets the requirements for a pass

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 May 2017 152,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 11 May 2017 152,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 May 2016 142,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 12 May 2016 142,654 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 140,446 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 12+ clicks (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 May 2015 136,048 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 136,048 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 94,545 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2014 94,544 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 63,636 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 36,091 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 33,669 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 30,261 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 27,083 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 24,054 miles

covers fitted

cuts to o/s/r tyre side wall ok at time of test

slight travel in handbrake

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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DN54 EFC is a 2004 MG Zt in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DN54 EFC, 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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DN54 EFC is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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