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SM04 TTU

2004 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

195,010 mi
Last recorded195,010 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 TTU
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2019 195,010 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension has surface

underbody has general corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2018 193,543 miles

Both Rear Sills Slightly Corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 193,543 miles

Both Rear Sills Slightly Corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2017
Fail 5 Sep 2017

Brake linkage excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 171,278 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 156,064 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush resar (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front shocker no damping effect

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 156,064 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush resar (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front shocker no damping effect

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 149,500 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 139,763 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 129,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 117,756 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 103,498 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 88,775 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 88,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 71,625 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2008 71,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 51,969 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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SM04 TTU is a 2004 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SM04 TTU, 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 TTU is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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