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ML54 NTN

2004 MG Zt+ Cdti 135

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

83,309 mi
Last recorded83,309 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 MG Zt+ Cdti 13594,420 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 NTN
MakeMG
ModelZt+ Cdti 135
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 83,309 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 83,307 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 80,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 77,505 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 77,505 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 75,224 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 75,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 73,066 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 73,065 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 70,523 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 70,523 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 66,821 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 66,821 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2017 61,911 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 58,719 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 58,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 54,459 miles

slight play offside front

Fail 5 Nov 2015 54,459 miles

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

slight play offside front

Pass 7 Nov 2014 49,225 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 43,275 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 36,849 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 32,817 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 26,935 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 26,935 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 22,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 19,312 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 15,309 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 15,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the MG Zt+ Cdti 135?

Based on 1,117 MOT tests across 127 vehicles.

70.2%
Pass Rate
7,202
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
127
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41
Registration plate lamp not working 37
Brake pipe excessively corroded 34
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21
Headlamp aim too low 20
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ML54 NTN is a 2004 MG Zt+ Cdti 135 in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 2004 MG Zt+ Cdti 135 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 94,420 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+ Cdti 135 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ML54 NTN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt+ Cdti 135 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this MG Zt+ Cdti 135 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ML54 NTN is a 2004 MG Zt+ Cdti 135, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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