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GD53 OCZ

2004 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

40,514 mi
Last recorded40,514 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 OCZ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2026 40,514 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements both sides rear (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 40,376 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 39,300 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 37,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 36,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front shocks starting to corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2021 36,804 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 36,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 36,713 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 36,579 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 36,469 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 36,469 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 36,302 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 36,204 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 36,134 miles

1. Offside rear tyre near legal limts. 2. Nearside front tyre near legal limits.

Fail 11 Feb 2014 36,130 miles

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

1. Offside rear tyre near legal limts. 2. Nearside front tyre near legal limits.

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 35,519 miles

Front brake discs starting to corrode.

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 34,999 miles

1/ front brake discs becoming corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2010 33,520 miles

1/ both front brake discs becoming worn

Pass 2 Oct 2009 30,891 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 20,681 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2008 20,681 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 9,149 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 9,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 6,002 miles

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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GD53 OCZ is a 2004 MG Zt in Grey with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GD53 OCZ, 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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GD53 OCZ is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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