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PL04 XXH

2004 MG Zt

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

135,956 mi
Last recorded135,956 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 XXH
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2014 135,956 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 120,322 miles

EML on

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

o/s/f tyre has cuts on sidewall

Fail 3 Dec 2013 120,322 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

EML on

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

o/s/f tyre has cuts on sidewall

Pass 31 Dec 2012 111,339 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 111,339 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 101,148 miles

abs lamp

headlamp washers

Fail 1 Feb 2012 101,091 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

airbag lamp

headlamp washers

Fail 27 Jan 2011 90,968 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 90,968 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 80,470 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 70,795 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 56,389 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 56,389 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Airbag warning light on

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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PL04 XXH is a 2004 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PL04 XXH, 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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What year was PL04 XXH registered?

PL04 XXH is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 27 July 2004.

Is PL04 XXH safe to buy?

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