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NV54 CUU

2004 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,535 mi
Last recorded37,535 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV54 CUU
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 37,535 miles

Various under-body components corroded but still serviceable

Pass 18 Oct 2016 34,913 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 34,909 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 33,215 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 32,999 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 32,998 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2014 26,795 miles

both front tyres cracking at sidewalls

nearside front brake pipe andnearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2014 26,795 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both front tyres cracking at sidewalls

engine warning light indicates a fault

nearside front brake pipe andnearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2013 23,855 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 23,855 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 22,292 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 22,077 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 22,077 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Jan 2010 21,859 miles

Brake warning device defective (3.3.E.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine oil at min mark- after topping up oil by 3 litres

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Keep all areas in car clear for access during test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 19,334 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 19,334 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust leaking slightly at middle section cat join

front brake pads worn low

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm 215/5017

Pass 4 Dec 2007 14,993 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge 215/5017

Fail 4 Dec 2007 14,993 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on outer edge 215/5017

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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NV54 CUU is a 2004 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NV54 CUU, 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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NV54 CUU is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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