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NJ54 TYG

2004 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

138,643 mi
Last recorded138,643 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ54 TYG
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 138,643 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 138,643 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside completely bald (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 133,123 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 128,305 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under body-inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 122,125 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill repaired,(covered in heavy underseal)

Upper Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 116,791 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 110,735 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 110,735 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Offside Front Steering system fouling wheel arch liner fouling on wheel (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 101,818 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 89,043 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 73,705 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

exhaust backbox slightly corrdoded

Pass 20 Sep 2013 66,378 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 57,664 miles

both front to rear brake pipes coverd in grease

offside rear tyre has slight cracking to inner side wall but not dowen to coards

Pass 5 Sep 2011 48,842 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 48,842 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 41,960 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 35,366 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 29,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

handbrake not for away from having no reserve travel

Pass 29 Aug 2007 23,138 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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NJ54 TYG is a 2004 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NJ54 TYG, 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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NJ54 TYG is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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