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HT53 AXM

2004 MG Zt-t

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,052 mi
Last recorded132,052 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 AXM
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 132,052 miles

all brake pipes greased

Fail 18 Jan 2018 131,997 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 123,509 miles

all 4 tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 14 Jan 2016 117,441 miles

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

offside headlight image only just distinct

Pass 14 Jan 2015 100,663 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2014 83,070 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2014 83,070 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2013 74,843 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2013 74,843 miles

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)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

clutch heavy

front wipers worn

Pass 5 Jan 2012 66,530 miles

front and rear brakes slightly out of balance

indicator side repeaters slightly insecure

nearside front tyre slightly damaged

Fail 4 Jan 2012 66,530 miles

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

front and rear brakes slightly out of balance

indicator side repeaters slightly insecure

nearside front tyre slightly damaged

Pass 17 Nov 2010 60,274 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

cut in n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

various chips in windscreen

Fail 16 Nov 2010 60,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

cut in n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

various chips in windscreen

Pass 19 Jan 2010 56,934 miles

both side repeaters slightly insecure

nearside front tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall

temporary repair made to nearside mirror

Pass 8 Jan 2009 52,061 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 43,994 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance

nearside front tyre slightly damaged and getting low

offside front tyre getting low

slight damage to nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Jan 2007 34,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 34,142 miles

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

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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HT53 AXM is a 2004 MG Zt-t 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-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 82,386 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-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HT53 AXM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HT53 AXM registered?

HT53 AXM is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 17 February 2004.

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