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OW53 KFX

2004 MG Zt-t

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

140,734 mi
Last recorded140,734 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW53 KFX
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 140,734 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 129,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 122,662 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 115,235 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 115,235 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 106,357 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

diesel tank damp

Fail 6 Feb 2014 106,357 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

diesel tank damp

Pass 4 Feb 2013 96,245 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2013 96,245 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 87,525 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 87,249 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 77,657 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 67,778 miles

front numberplate starting to delaminate

Pass 19 Jan 2009 59,295 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear number plate starting to delaminate, but still readable

Fail 19 Jan 2009 59,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear number plate starting to delaminate, but still readable

Pass 28 Jan 2008 48,834 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 37,997 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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OW53 KFX is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2004 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 82,386 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-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OW53 KFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was OW53 KFX registered?

OW53 KFX is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 11 February 2004.

Is OW53 KFX safe to buy?

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