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SF53 CSE

2004 MG Zt-t

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,084 mi
Last recorded47,084 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 CSE
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 47,084 miles

ns outer sill damaged

Fail 4 Feb 2016 47,081 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

ns outer sill damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2015 45,023 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2015 45,023 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 42,796 miles

rear ex in poor condition

Fail 30 Jan 2014 42,796 miles

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

rear ex in poor condition

Pass 4 Feb 2013 39,640 miles

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

rear ex corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2012 35,390 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 35,390 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 31,234 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 27,935 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 23,595 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 23,595 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 19,337 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 13,250 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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SF53 CSE is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 82,386 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-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SF53 CSE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SF53 CSE?

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What year was SF53 CSE registered?

SF53 CSE is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 4 February 2004.

Is SF53 CSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF53 CSE shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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