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HD53 OBX

2004 MG Zt-t

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,692 mi
Last recorded107,692 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 OBX
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 107,692 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 98,317 miles

Nearside rear tyre has cuts in outer sidewall.

Silencer corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 90,198 miles

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

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

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2013 87,496 miles

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

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

O/S/F tyre outer sidewall damaged

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

Rear silencer corroded but not leaking

Fail 13 Sep 2013 87,496 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

O/S/F tyre outer sidewall damaged

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

Rear silencer corroded but not leaking

Pass 17 Sep 2012 79,498 miles

Both front susp top bearings noisy

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

Inlet manifold valves worn and noisy

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

Rear silencer in poor condition

SRS light on

Slight damage to sidewall N/S/F tyre

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2012 79,498 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front susp top bearings noisy

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

Inlet manifold valves worn and noisy

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

Rear silencer in poor condition

SRS light on

Slight damage to sidewall N/S/F tyre

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2011 71,177 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 71,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 62,101 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2009 52,159 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 44,989 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 43,733 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 30,213 miles

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

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

Offside Inner 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)

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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HD53 OBX is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2004 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 82,386 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zt-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HD53 OBX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HD53 OBX registered?

HD53 OBX is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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