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SP54 PGZ

2004 MG Zt

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

98,489 mi
Last recorded98,489 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 PGZ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2014 98,489 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 98,489 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 98,489 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 90,653 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 82,638 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 82,635 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 68,041 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 68,041 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 64,150 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 64,150 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 59,088 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 42,236 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 42,236 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 39,532 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bonnet cable broken

Fail 1 Oct 2008 39,386 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bonnet cable broken

Fail 8 Sep 2007 35,100 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 35,100 miles

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

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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SP54 PGZ is a 2004 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 SP54 PGZ, 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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SP54 PGZ is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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