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HD53 OYH

2004 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

127,328 mi
Last recorded127,328 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 OYH
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 127,328 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 127,325 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 114,456 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 107,863 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 106,144 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2015 104,752 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

clutch pedal rubber slightly worn

oil leak (around oil sump)

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 28 Mar 2015 104,752 miles

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

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

clutch pedal rubber slightly worn

oil leak (around oil sump)

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 7 Mar 2015 104,678 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clutch pedal rubber worn

oil leak (around sump)

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 21 Feb 2014
Pass 27 Feb 2013 92,749 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2012 84,950 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 76,640 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 73,001 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 73,001 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 68,737 miles

Dashboard low brake friction material warning light on - all pads appear ok.

N/S/F Tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall.

Fail 4 Aug 2009 68,736 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Dashboard low brake friction material warning light on - all pads appear ok.

N/S/F Tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall.

Pass 17 Apr 2008 66,025 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 66,025 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 62,020 miles

brake pads getting low.

corrosion on rear brake discs.

front number plate in poor condition.

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 OYH is a 2004 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OYH, 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 OYH is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 18 February 2004.

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