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HS53 HHB

2004 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

117,173 mi
Last recorded117,173 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS53 HHB
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 117,173 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 110,193 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heat damaged (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 102,620 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake is binding slightly

Pass 25 Feb 2020 97,776 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 97,776 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Steering rack mounts are badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 89,788 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both badly pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

headlight lens are cloudy

Fail 18 Feb 2019 89,788 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both badly pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

headlight lens are cloudy

Pass 14 Feb 2018 84,703 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced slight corrosion of a weld (2.4.G.1)

Both headlamp lens discoloured

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 79,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 79,722 miles

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Centre stalk (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 74,751 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 70,112 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 64,994 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 60,036 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 55,652 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 50,685 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 46,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 46,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 41,671 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 35,096 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 35,096 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 28,949 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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HS53 HHB is a 2004 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HS53 HHB, 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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HS53 HHB is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 26 February 2004.

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