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PL53 UBK

2004 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

134,296 mi
Last recorded134,296 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL53 UBK
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 134,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 129,890 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 126,809 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

front brake discs are lipped

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2017 121,737 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2017 121,737 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 117,549 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 113,732 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 109,250 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 109,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 103,784 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 99,650 miles

1 front and rear discs corried

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Apr 2012 99,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

1 front and rear discs corried

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2011 85,244 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 16 Mar 2011 85,244 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 Mar 2010 70,119 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 55,641 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 42,438 miles

brake pads low

cat noisy

Pass 29 Mar 2007 28,080 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 28,080 miles

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

front tyres 3mm

offside rear tyre on 2mm

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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PL53 UBK is a 2004 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PL53 UBK, 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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PL53 UBK is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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