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FM53 DHC

2004 MG Zt-t

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,739 mi
Last recorded112,739 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 DHC
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 112,739 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2018 112,729 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2017 108,849 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component both front rack gaiter damp (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play top of steering wheel

Fail 17 Jan 2017 108,849 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component both front rack gaiter damp (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play top of steering wheel

Pass 7 Jan 2016 102,647 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 96,164 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 95,805 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch heavy and worn

Fail 16 Dec 2014 95,800 miles

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 Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch heavy and worn

Pass 9 Jan 2014 89,748 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pad warning light on

Fail 9 Jan 2014 89,747 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

brake pad warning light on

nearside headlight slightly insecure

Pass 9 Jan 2013 82,222 miles

air bag light on

Pass 16 Jan 2012 76,227 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 69,307 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 69,307 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2010 59,629 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 51,990 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 46,513 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 38,075 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 38,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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FM53 DHC is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FM53 DHC, 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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FM53 DHC is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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