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LT04 LCE

2004 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

26,026 mi
Last recorded26,026 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT04 LCE
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 26,026 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake discs rusty

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear tyre perishing

Underside rusty in places

Fail 9 May 2022 26,026 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake discs rusty

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside rear tyre perishing

Underside rusty in places

Pass 27 Apr 2021 25,920 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 25,920 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 25,615 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2019 25,612 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 25,473 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 25,166 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 24,938 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 23,716 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 23,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 21,277 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 21,277 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 17,595 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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LT04 LCE 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 64.3%.

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 LT04 LCE, 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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LT04 LCE is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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