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GK54 TCZ

2004 MG Zt

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

197,715 mi
Last recorded197,715 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK54 TCZ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2016 197,715 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Inner arch (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack gaiter (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 189,032 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 188,988 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 18,180 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Drivers wiper blade smearing screen slightly

Light misting of oil around near side steering rack gaiter

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 16 Jul 2014 18,180 miles

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

Drivers wiper blade smearing screen slightly

Light misting of oil around near side steering rack gaiter

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

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

Rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 9 May 2014 181,165 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

battery light on.

offside parking brake performance low.

Pass 21 May 2013 171,189 miles

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipes corroding at rear of vehicle

light misting of oil around steering rack gaitors

nearside headlamp aim on lower limit - will not adjust

Pass 16 May 2012 142,839 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted at nearside rear.

signs of steering fluid leakage around nearside rack gaiter:- keep in check.

Fail 20 May 2011 117,170 miles

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

signs of wear at offside lower swivel:- recommend attention.

Pass 20 May 2011 117,170 miles

signs of wear at offside lower swivel:- recommend attention.

Pass 21 May 2010 92,714 miles

1 segment of centre stop lamp not working.

slight play at steering rack on offside.

wear lip to front brake discs.

Fail 20 May 2010 92,714 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

1 segment of centre stop lamp not working.

slight play at steering rack on offside.

wear lip to front brake discs.

Pass 20 May 2009 69,854 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 65,156 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 58,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

screen has minor scratches

Pass 7 Dec 2007 58,144 miles

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

screen has minor scratches

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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GK54 TCZ is a 2004 MG Zt in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 GK54 TCZ, 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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GK54 TCZ is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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