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KU54 NWL

2004 MG Zt

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,502 mi
Last recorded114,502 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU54 NWL
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 114,502 miles

Nearside Sill has been repaired / welded.

Fail 30 Sep 2024 114,502 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Sill has been repaired / welded.

Pass 5 Oct 2023 110,554 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 110,554 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 106,255 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 106,255 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 101,244 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

underbody suspension corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2020 98,044 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ridged to flex pipe coupling (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ridged to flex pipe coupling (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

slight up and down movement/play found at steering wheel/column

Fail 21 Sep 2020 98,002 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 93,591 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 89,076 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 84,996 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 80,418 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 75,415 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded steel pipe along side fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded steel pipe to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside headlight has slight flickering

Fail 17 Sep 2014 70,015 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 70,015 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 64,247 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 64,247 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2012 57,459 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 57,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 50,315 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 50,315 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 48,815 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 41,466 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 34,592 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 26,664 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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KU54 NWL is a 2004 MG Zt in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KU54 NWL, 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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KU54 NWL is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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