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2004 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

52,940 mi
Last recorded52,940 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 URL
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 52,940 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 49,069 miles

brake warning light on

Fail 26 Apr 2016 49,059 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake warning light on

Pass 29 Apr 2015 38,031 miles

Auxillary belt perished

Centre brake pipes slightly corroded

Offside sider repeater bulb faded

Rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Fail 23 Apr 2015 38,031 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Auxillary belt perished

Centre brake pipes slightly corroded

Offside sider repeater bulb faded

Rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 10 Apr 2014 30,727 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 24,835 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 24,899 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 22,355 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 20,712 miles

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

exhaust slightly blowing at jiont

Fail 30 Mar 2011 20,670 miles

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

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

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

exhaust slightly blowing at jiont

Pass 26 Mar 2010 19,302 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 19,302 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 17,379 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Apr 2009 17,379 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 14,822 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 12,821 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 URL is a 2004 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 URL, 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 URL is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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