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SB04 ZCZ

2004 MG Zt+ Cdti

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,128 mi
Last recorded126,128 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zt+ Cdti98,804 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB04 ZCZ
MakeMG
ModelZt+ Cdti
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 126,128 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 126,113 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 117,917 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 115,264 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 115,263 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 109,280 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Dec 2012 109,279 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 103,396 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 103,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 98,441 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 88,185 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 55,383 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 55,377 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 53,261 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 49,196 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 May 2007 49,196 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt+ Cdti?

Based on 1,809 MOT tests across 200 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
8,150
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 112
Brake pipe excessively corroded 92
Registration plate lamp not working 69
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 67
Headlamp aim too low 43
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SB04 ZCZ is a 2004 MG Zt+ Cdti in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2004 MG Zt+ Cdti models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 98,804 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+ Cdti fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 112 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SB04 ZCZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt+ Cdti typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this MG Zt+ Cdti is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SB04 ZCZ is a 2004 MG Zt+ Cdti, first registered on 31 May 2004.

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