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PD53 PED

2004 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

133,022 mi
Last recorded133,022 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPD53 PED
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 133,022 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sills at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Apr 2024 129,607 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded/undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 126,251 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 122,687 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear after join (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear before join (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

various rear suspension components corroded

Pass 21 May 2021 117,634 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 110,778 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 104,350 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 97,391 miles

corrosion on front and rear brake pipes

Pass 18 Mar 2017 90,406 miles

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

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

both front brake pipes rusty

both rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 19 Mar 2016 85,045 miles

chip on windscreen not in zone A

Pass 11 Mar 2015 80,071 miles

Both front brake discs are corroding on the inside surfaces

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 74,525 miles

Both fron brake discs are corroding on the inside surfaces

Fail 5 Mar 2014 74,493 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both fron brake discs are corroding on the inside surfaces

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 68,732 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 62,059 miles

n/s/r tyre has cut on outer side wall

o/s/r tyre has tear on inner side wall

Pass 4 Mar 2011 51,537 miles

both front brake discs worn/ scored

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2010 42,868 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 31,450 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 19,705 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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PD53 PED is a 2004 MG Zt in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 PD53 PED, 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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PD53 PED is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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