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FM53 LBX

2004 MG Zt

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

157,106 mi
Last recorded157,106 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 LBX
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 157,106 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 155,951 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 152,158 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 149,423 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 144,867 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 136,559 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV boot slight weep of grease

Fail 27 Jan 2017 136,497 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed ABS wire fouling on driveshaft (1.9.2c)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure ABS wire fouling on driveshaft (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Lower 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Outer CV boot slight weep of grease

Offside Front Tyre heavily perishing

Pass 3 Feb 2016 126,209 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 126,209 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 116,613 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 116,613 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

under trey hanging off

Pass 28 Jan 2014 107,519 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 98,036 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 87,784 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 19 Jan 2012 87,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Jan 2011 75,773 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 75,773 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 64,088 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 64,088 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 51,250 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 39,103 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 27,062 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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FM53 LBX is a 2004 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FM53 LBX, 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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FM53 LBX is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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