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HD53 HCX

2004 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,141 mi
Last recorded113,141 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 HCX
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018 113,141 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 107,597 miles

Nearside Front headlight has condensation in unit

Nearside Rear door cant be opened from inside

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 104,416 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 104,415 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 91,941 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 91,941 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2014 79,837 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 79,837 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 73,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 62,999 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 55,148 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 55,148 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 47,639 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 97,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 39,220 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 29,521 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 20,750 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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HD53 HCX is a 2004 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HD53 HCX, 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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HD53 HCX is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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