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OV54 LZB

2004 MG Zt

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,459 mi
Last recorded148,459 miles
Recorded on21 May 2022
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 LZB
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2022 148,459 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 147,467 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 141,590 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 141,589 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 135,863 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill on jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both anti roll bar link covers damaged

park brake only just met efficiency

Pass 18 Aug 2017 132,365 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear exhaust rubbers worn

front exhaust flexi worn

Pass 23 Aug 2016 129,450 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 129,440 miles

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 126,123 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 122,451 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall damaged but not showing cords

underneath rear corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2014 122,451 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall damaged but not showing cords

underneath rear corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2013 118,330 miles

Front brake discs worn/rusty

Nearside front tyre inner edge worn

Offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 19 Oct 2012 105,824 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 93,651 miles

Nearside 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)

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2010 83,334 miles

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

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

engine worning light on

rust on rear brake discs

Fail 19 Oct 2010 83,334 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

engine worning light on

rust on rear brake discs

Pass 23 Oct 2009 70,258 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges close to limit

Pass 16 Oct 2008 53,939 miles

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

bake pipe not visabal over p/tank

Fail 16 Oct 2008 53,939 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

bake pipe not visabal over p/tank

Pass 22 Oct 2007 41,404 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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OV54 LZB is a 2004 MG Zt in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OV54 LZB, 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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OV54 LZB is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 24 October 2004.

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