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KT53 DSY

2004 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,427 mi
Last recorded138,427 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT53 DSY
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 138,427 miles

Nearside Rear Outer jack point slightly corroded

front and rear suspension serifs corrosion

n/s/and o/s/inner and outer sill slightly corroded

underbody general corrosion

Pass 22 Apr 2017 134,000 miles

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

front and rear suspension serves corrosion

n/s and o/s/inner and outer sill serves corrosion

underbody general corrosion

Pass 3 May 2016 128,254 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 128,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 23 Apr 2016 128,242 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced watter (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure both (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim edge (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 121,152 miles

general under bode corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2014 114,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

front bumper repaired with tape

Fail 18 Apr 2014 114,818 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

front bumper repaired with tape

Pass 20 Apr 2013 109,759 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2013 109,759 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 104,561 miles

air bag warning light stays on

Pass 16 Apr 2011 99,303 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 92,836 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 87,500 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 83,443 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 83,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 60,180 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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KT53 DSY is a 2004 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KT53 DSY, 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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KT53 DSY is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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