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SN04 MDF

2004 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,918 mi
Last recorded84,918 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 MDF
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2012 84,918 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2011 64,580 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear discs corroded and pitted

Pass 14 Jun 2011 64,146 miles

nearside front tyre inner wall perished.

nearside rear tyre punctured.

Fail 13 Jun 2011 64,146 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2010 61,422 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 50,647 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 50,647 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 43,345 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 32,586 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Mar 2007 32,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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SN04 MDF is a 2004 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SN04 MDF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SN04 MDF registered?

SN04 MDF is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 9 March 2004.

Is SN04 MDF safe to buy?

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