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PL54 DHE

2004 MG Zt

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,759 mi
Last recorded139,759 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL54 DHE
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2014 139,759 miles

corrosion rear suspension arms both sides

front link rubbers perishing

tailbox detiroateing

Fail 11 Aug 2014 139,759 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion rear suspension arms both sides

front link rubbers perishing

tailbox detiroateing

Pass 4 Sep 2013 127,841 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 127,841 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2012 122,767 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s headlight aim on minimum ajustment

Fail 22 Nov 2012 122,767 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 115,426 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 115,415 miles

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

air bag light

both rear suspention arms surface corrosion

o/s/f under wing panel loose

Pass 9 Dec 2010 104,632 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 104,598 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 92,106 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2009 92,102 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2008 85,793 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tytres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 10 Sep 2008 85,793 miles

both front tytres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 12 Oct 2007 73,810 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 73,807 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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PL54 DHE is a 2004 MG Zt in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PL54 DHE, 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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PL54 DHE is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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