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HN54 DHD

2004 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,518 mi
Last recorded159,518 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 DHD
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2020 159,518 miles

Central Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability corrosion round mouinting (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability corrosion around mounts (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2019 154,084 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 154,050 miles

Fuel hose leaking Suspect part of fuel system leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Nearside and offside clean or replace headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour Main beam (4.1.4 (a))

Side repeater incorrect colour Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside to flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Rear brakes (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 142,260 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 127,993 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 118,879 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 118,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 111,622 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 111,622 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 103,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 103,471 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 96,028 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 87,302 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 87,302 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 74,298 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 59,066 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 42,977 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 30,062 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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HN54 DHD is a 2004 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HN54 DHD, 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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HN54 DHD is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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