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SL54 XOG

2004 MG Zt

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,511 mi
Last recorded133,511 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 XOG
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 133,511 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 133,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 122,194 miles

All Tyres Worn on Inner Edge

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Split in N/S/R side wall of tyre

Fail 3 Jun 2014 122,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

All Tyres Worn on Inner Edge

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Split in N/S/R side wall of tyre

Pass 29 May 2013 112,804 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 101,628 miles

Air bag light on !

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 88,772 miles

o/s rear tyre slightly worn on inside edge

Fail 27 May 2011 88,553 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

o/s rear tyre slightly worn on inside edge

Pass 26 May 2010 74,681 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 60,850 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 May 2009 60,479 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 49,615 miles

both rear shocker top bushes getting perished

front and rear discs showing some signs of corrosion

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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SL54 XOG is a 2004 MG Zt in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SL54 XOG, 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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SL54 XOG is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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