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SP54 UOY

2004 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

94,428 mi
Last recorded94,428 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 UOY
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 94,428 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 94,402 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 84,972 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 84,972 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 84,806 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2021 84,775 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2020 84,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2019 83,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2018 81,804 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 79,740 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 79,740 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 76,501 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 76,501 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 72,283 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 72,285 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexie hose (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2014 68,141 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 68,140 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 63,291 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 55,646 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 50,878 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 50,878 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON AT DASH

HEATSHIELD ABOVE REAR EXHAUST BOX INSECURE

O/S/F BRAKE SHOWING JUDDER

OUTER COATING SPLITTING AWAY FROM REAR EXHAUST BOX

Pass 29 Sep 2010 42,364 miles

CORROSION SHOWING ON BRAKE PIPE [MAIN TOWARDS FRONT]

CORROSION SHOWING ON BRAKE PIPE [MAIN TOWARDS REAR]

REAR BRAKE DISCS SHOWING CORROSION

Pass 15 Oct 2009 37,100 miles

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

rear seatback rest not locking at o/s

Fail 12 Oct 2009 37,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

rear seatback rest not locking at o/s

Pass 13 Oct 2008 29,347 miles

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

Pass 16 Oct 2007 22,372 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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SP54 UOY is a 2004 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 UOY, 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 UOY is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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