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KR04 LRL

2004 MG Zt

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

161,699 mi
Last recorded161,699 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR04 LRL
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 161,699 miles

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

Nearside Front engine bay under tray insecure

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end ball joint (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 161,674 miles

Centre Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front joint to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Centre Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded front joint to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front engine bay under tray insecure

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end ball joint (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 154,689 miles

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

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

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2015 154,689 miles

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

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

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

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2014 127,765 miles

cannot assess the condition of rear brake pipes due to heavy coating of grease

Fail 23 Jul 2014 127,686 miles

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

cannot assess the condition of rear brake pipes due to heavy coating of grease

Pass 30 Jul 2013 109,420 miles

handbrake effort low

Fail 30 Jul 2013 109,420 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Aug 2012 94,901 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 94,901 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 88,329 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 88,069 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 82,888 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 77,276 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 77,276 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 27 May 2008 76,482 miles

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

slight play in offside steering rack not excessive at time of test

Fail 24 May 2008 76,387 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

slight play in offside steering rack not excessive at time of test

Pass 25 May 2007 67,383 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 67,363 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag light on

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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KR04 LRL is a 2004 MG Zt in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 KR04 LRL, 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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What year was KR04 LRL registered?

KR04 LRL is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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