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RN53 UCT

2004 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

52,210 mi
Last recorded52,210 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 UCT
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 52,210 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 52,173 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 52,005 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 51,850 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 51,705 miles

Rear upper coil spring are rusty n/s and o/s

Pass 3 Aug 2020 51,690 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 51,659 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 51,553 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s(year of manufacture 2010) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 51,476 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 51,428 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 51,305 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 51,305 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 49,607 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

stone chips in windscreen swept areas

Pass 11 Jul 2012 40,557 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag fault

Fail 11 Jul 2012 40,557 miles

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag fault

Pass 15 Jul 2011 33,373 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 29,799 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 28,348 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 24,383 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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RN53 UCT is a 2004 MG Zt in Blue with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 RN53 UCT, 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 RN53 UCT registered?

RN53 UCT is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is RN53 UCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN53 UCT shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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