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PK53 NZJ

2004 MG Zt

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

248,000 mi
Last recorded248,000 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 NZJ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2020 248,000 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both rear inner sill corroded

rear under body component corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2020 248,000 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both rear inner sill corroded

rear under body component corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2019 111,673 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 111,656 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 143,148 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 143,139 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 141,564 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 140,068 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 138,715 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 138,669 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 135,555 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 135,555 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 123,213 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 123,213 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 117,532 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 114,543 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 114,543 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 84,734 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 84,734 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 81,747 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 75,501 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 131,196 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2008 131,075 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 102,994 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 102,994 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

some damage, nearside front tyrewall.

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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PK53 NZJ is a 2004 MG Zt in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PK53 NZJ, 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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PK53 NZJ is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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