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DU54 XPA

2004 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,868 mi
Last recorded160,868 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 XPA
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2014 160,868 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 151,210 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 151,210 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 141,788 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 133,647 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 125,217 miles

brake warning light on

engine under tray insecure

Pass 27 Mar 2009 109,207 miles

boot full unable to fully inspect inner panelling

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

nearside front jacking point rubber block missing

parking brake appears to require adjustment application uneven

rear registration plate slightly insecure

Fail 16 Mar 2009 108,560 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

boot full unable to fully inspect inner panelling

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

engine bay bottom cover insecure

nearside front jacking point rubber block missing

parking brake appears to require adjustment application uneven

rear registration plate slightly insecure

Pass 17 Jan 2008 87,045 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 87,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.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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DU54 XPA is a 2004 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DU54 XPA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU54 XPA registered?

DU54 XPA is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 7 September 2004.

Is DU54 XPA safe to buy?

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