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L12 GGU

2004 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

36,927 mi
Last recorded36,927 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 GGU
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 36,927 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 36,927 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe with cat, (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 33,283 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 32,891 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 48,053 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2019 48,052 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 24,945 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 24,939 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 21,910 miles

nearside rear tyre outer side wall cracked and perished

offside rear brake disc pitted and corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2016 17,511 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 17,311 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 11,724 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 11,044 miles

N/S/R outter door handle insecure.

O/S/F fog lamp glass broken.

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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L12 GGU is a 2004 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L12 GGU, 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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L12 GGU is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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