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GK54 TLU

2004 MG Zt

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,977 mi
Last recorded101,977 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK54 TLU
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 101,977 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 101,925 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 92,621 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

chassis slightly corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2015 86,936 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 86,390 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 86,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 80,693 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre badly cracked/split on inner wall also perished on outer edge of tread

Pass 9 Jan 2013 74,671 miles

Airbag light is on

O/S track control arm has slight play in ball joint

Undertray insucure

Fail 9 Jan 2013 74,670 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Airbag light is on

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

O/S track control arm has slight play in ball joint

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

Undertray insucure

Pass 6 Jan 2012 68,453 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 61,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

parking brake lever only has a small amount of reserve travell.

Pass 10 Dec 2010 61,941 miles

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

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

parking brake lever only has a small amount of reserve travell.

Pass 15 Dec 2009 55,502 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 45,872 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 45,863 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 34,678 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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GK54 TLU is a 2004 MG Zt in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TLU, 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 TLU is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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