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NK53 ZFU

2004 MG Z

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,682 mi
Last recorded60,682 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2008
Typical for 2004 MG Z33,622 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 ZFU
MakeMG
ModelZ
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2008 60,682 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2008 60,682 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 42,974 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 42,974 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 30,878 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 30,704 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the MG Z?

Based on 651 MOT tests across 136 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
7,842
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
136
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 19
Stop lamp not working 18
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 16
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
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NK53 ZFU is a 2004 MG Z in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2004 MG Z models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 33,622 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 Z fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NK53 ZFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Z typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this MG Z is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NK53 ZFU registered?

NK53 ZFU is a 2004 MG Z, first registered on 14 February 2004.

Is NK53 ZFU safe to buy?

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