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LA53 LHX

2004 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,071 mi
Last recorded88,071 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA53 LHX
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 88,071 miles

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear suspension arm bushes

Pass 20 Feb 2017 86,330 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 86,330 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 83,620 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 79,853 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 74,094 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 68,555 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 61,415 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 61,415 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 53,794 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 45,477 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 37,247 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 30,597 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

engine undertray fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2007 22,305 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)

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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LA53 LHX is a 2004 MG Zt in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LA53 LHX, 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 LA53 LHX registered?

LA53 LHX is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 6 February 2004.

Is LA53 LHX safe to buy?

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