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HG04 HRP

2004 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,158 mi
Last recorded106,158 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 HRP
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 106,158 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 100,196 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 93,133 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 93,129 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 86,883 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 86,883 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 79,899 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jun 2012 77,985 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/r tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 23 Jun 2012 77,985 miles

o/s/r tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 23 Jun 2011 65,156 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 65,148 miles

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

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

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

airbag light on

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 7 Jun 2010 50,962 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 24 May 2010 50,831 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

airbag warning light illuminated

Pass 14 Apr 2009 37,063 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 37,063 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 31,416 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 28,893 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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HG04 HRP is a 2004 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HG04 HRP, 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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HG04 HRP is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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