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NU54 JZN

2004 MG Zt

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

205,326 mi
Last recorded205,326 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU54 JZN
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 205,326 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 195,922 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 187,365 miles

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

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

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 187,365 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 177,686 miles

Advanced wear/play in n.s track rod end

Both rear tyre valve stems damaged,only just passed test,Recommend their replaced

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Corrosion to fuel tank straps

N.s body sill damaged

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oth front and o.s.r jacking blocks missing

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both sides (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 177,624 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Advanced wear/play in n.s track rod end

Both rear tyre valve stems damaged,only just passed test,Recommend their replaced

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Corrosion to fuel tank straps

N.s body sill damaged

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oth front and o.s.r jacking blocks missing

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both sides (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 172,061 miles

Clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

Corrosion to both rear upper suspension arms,rear sub-frame,fuel tank straps

Head lamp washes may not be working!

N.s.f tyre tread 2.75mm

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

O.s parking brake working before n.s

O.s.f tyre ,tread low on both edges,rest of tread 3mm,damage to outer wall

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 164,972 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 164,972 miles

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

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 159,618 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

brake warning light on dash and offside rear sensor wire broken

Fail 12 Jan 2015 159,617 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

brake warning light on dash and offside rear sensor wire broken

Pass 10 Jul 2013 158,292 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 140,555 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 140,555 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 138,018 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 108,296 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 108,248 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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NU54 JZN is a 2004 MG Zt in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NU54 JZN, 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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What year was NU54 JZN registered?

NU54 JZN is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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