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EN53 LHX

2004 MG Zt-t

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

157,283 mi
Last recorded157,283 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 LHX
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 157,283 miles

Brake pad warning light on at time of test. The wear sensor on the offside front has been disconnected.

Bulb warning light on, but all lights currently working.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Movement in top mount under load. Slight knocking from steering when shook left to right. (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Center. (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Center. (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight misting around the power steering reservoir.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 157,273 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe running back to front. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Running from front to back. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Running from front to back. (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced Measured at 37mm between groups of characters. (6.3.4a)

Brake pad warning light on at time of test. The wear sensor on the offside front has been disconnected.

Bulb warning light on, but all lights currently working.

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Movement in top mount under load. Slight knocking from steering when shook left to right. (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Center. (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Center. (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight misting around the power steering reservoir.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 149,302 miles

edges of rear discs corroded

tow hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 9 Dec 2015 149,301 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edges of both rear (4.1.E.1)

edges of rear discs corroded

tow hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Dec 2014 133,295 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

front tyres wearing on inner edges

handbrake just efficient 18%

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 16 Dec 2014 133,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

front tyres wearing on inner edges

handbrake just efficient 18%

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2014 119,445 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Jan 2013 105,905 miles

handbrake just efficient 19%

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 21 Jan 2013 105,905 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

handbrake just efficient 19%

low pad warning light on

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Jan 2012 91,518 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 16 Jan 2012 91,396 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2011 78,060 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 78,059 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 68,578 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 58,612 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 49,655 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 35,813 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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EN53 LHX is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2004 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 82,386 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-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EN53 LHX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EN53 LHX is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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