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HG04 UZU

2004 MG Zt

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

190,305 mi
Last recorded190,305 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 UZU
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2018 190,305 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush N/s/r upper outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 177,411 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 162,409 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 162,409 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking Copper brake line (3.6.A.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 143,018 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 143,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 142,585 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 17 Feb 2014 120,152 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 120,041 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 104,677 miles

brake pipes rusty rear brake discs rusty n/s/f tyre wall slight wear on front suspension

Pass 21 Mar 2012 103,878 miles

rear discs slightly corroded on faces - posibly from standing

Pass 5 Mar 2011 102,689 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 97,514 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 86,001 miles

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 31 May 2007 66,010 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 31 May 2007 66,010 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 UZU is a 2004 MG Zt in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UZU, 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 UZU is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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