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KC53 FWT

2004 MG Zt-t

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,543 mi
Last recorded136,543 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC53 FWT
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 136,543 miles

coolant leak back of engine area

front wiper blades in poor condition

n/s/r trailing arm front bush in poor condition

o/s/f fog light not working

Pass 2 Mar 2017 134,137 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 126,001 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 126,001 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 117,297 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 117,297 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 111,230 miles

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

O/S/F And N/S/F Tyres on wear limits

O/S/R and N/S/R Tyres close to wear limits.

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 102,900 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 93,627 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 93,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 84,480 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 74,064 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 61,497 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 50,826 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 37,241 miles

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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KC53 FWT is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KC53 FWT, 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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KC53 FWT is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 17 February 2004.

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