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MG02 ENG

2004 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 4601cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

105,867 mi
Last recorded105,867 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG02 ENG
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,601cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 105,867 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 105,861 miles

Central Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Dampness around rear diff

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly worn

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 105,861 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Central Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly worn

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 105,843 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner side wall

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 104,464 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 103,740 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 103,738 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 103,259 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 101,200 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 100,523 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 100,517 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 99,314 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 99,311 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 98,680 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all brake discs pitted

minor oil leak

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 12 Jul 2012 98,677 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all brake discs pitted

minor oil leak

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 29 Jun 2011 98,102 miles

very slight corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 29 Jun 2011 98,102 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

very slight corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 9 Jul 2010 92,469 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 92,469 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 82,828 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 82,828 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 68,593 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 50,379 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 50,315 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front 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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MG02 ENG is a 2004 MG Zt in Grey with a 4,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MG02 ENG, 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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MG02 ENG is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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