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FY54 HUK

2004 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

123,951 mi
Last recorded123,951 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 HUK
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 123,951 miles

Nearside Front Outer Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion not excessive (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion on ns and os inner sills not excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2018 123,877 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 115,367 miles

bonnet support struts weak

both front drop link gaiters perished nearly split

brake pipes corroded front to rear

front head lamps frosted only just met mot standard for head light aim

front wipers hitting scuttle panel

nearside front inner door handle travel excessive only just opens door

offside rear tyre tread getting low

rear chassis corroded

rear trailing arms corroded

slight play in lower front ball joints

steering rack weaping

Fail 21 Dec 2016 115,367 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake pipes corroded front to rear

bonnet support struts weak

both front drop link gaiters perished nearly split

front head lamps frosted only just met mot standard for head light aim

nearside front inner door handle travel excessive only just opens door

offside rear tyre tread getting low

rear chassis corroded

rear trailing arms corroded

slight play in lower front ball joints

steering rack weaping

Fail 21 Nov 2016 114,834 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet support struts weak

both drop link gaitors perished starting to split

brake pipes corroded front to rear

front head lamps frosted only just met mot standard for headlight aim

fuel tank support corroded

offside rear tyre tread getting low

oil level below min mark on dipstick

rear chassis corroded

rear trailing arms corroded

slight play in lower front ball joints

steering rack weaping

Pass 6 Nov 2015 106,130 miles

brake pipes badly corroded

exhaust heat shield loose

front and rear subframe badly corroded

nearside front wiper blade hitting skuttle pannel

noise from engine

play in both front lower ball joints

rear chassis corroded

steering rack wet with fluid

Fail 26 Oct 2015 106,021 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.D.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

brake pipes badly corroded

exhaust heat shield loose

front and rear subframe badly corroded

nearside front wiper blade hitting skuttle pannel

noise from engine

play in both front lower ball joints

rear chassis corroded

steering rack wet with fluid

Pass 14 Oct 2014 99,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

child seat fitted nearside rear

Fail 8 Oct 2014 99,372 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear exhaust corroded

child seat fitted nearside rear

Pass 7 Oct 2013 93,750 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 93,749 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 83,465 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 83,465 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 77,052 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 71,490 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 71,485 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 63,098 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 54,147 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 52,719 miles

offside front seatbelt slow too retract.

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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FY54 HUK is a 2004 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FY54 HUK, 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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FY54 HUK is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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