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MD53 NSY

2004 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,451 mi
Last recorded61,451 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 NSY
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 61,451 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2015 61,433 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2014 56,390 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 50,906 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 50,863 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

wiper blades will need changing soon slight smear

Pass 18 May 2012 44,171 miles

rear discs rusty

Fail 29 Sep 2011 43,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside & offside front & rear disc's rusty

Pass 29 Sep 2011 43,021 miles

nearside & offside front & rear disc's rusty

Pass 2 Oct 2010 39,904 miles

em light on

front and rear brake discs pitted

Pass 2 Oct 2009 34,681 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 29,247 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 26,130 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 13 Oct 2007 26,130 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Oct 2006 22,069 miles

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

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

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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MD53 NSY 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 71.4%.

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 MD53 NSY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MD53 NSY registered?

MD53 NSY is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 29 January 2004.

Is MD53 NSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD53 NSY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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