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SM04 LUJ

2004 MG Zt

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

218,772 mi
Last recorded218,772 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 LUJ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 218,772 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 218,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 May 2017 215,797 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 215,796 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 208,825 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 208,824 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 200,467 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 193,850 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 193,849 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 174,751 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 174,750 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 159,137 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 159,137 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 145,788 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 122,790 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2010 122,789 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 96,040 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2009 96,039 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 17 May 2008 82,662 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 74,160 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 74,160 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside 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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SM04 LUJ is a 2004 MG Zt in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SM04 LUJ, 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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SM04 LUJ is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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