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SV54 SSU

2004 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,287 mi
Last recorded101,287 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV54 SSU
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 101,287 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Aug 2015 84,712 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 60,457 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 43,151 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 40,014 miles

exhaust corroding

nearside front tyre edge wearing 225/45zr18 91w

Fail 21 Aug 2012 39,981 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust corroding

nearside front tyre edge wearing 225/45zr18 91w

Pass 8 Sep 2011 36,176 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 35,924 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 31,908 miles

both front brake discs corroding on inner face of discs

Fail 20 Aug 2010 31,908 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front brake discs corroding on inner face of discs

Pass 28 Aug 2009 28,036 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 24,345 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 19,368 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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SV54 SSU is a 2004 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 SV54 SSU, 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 SV54 SSU registered?

SV54 SSU is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 7 September 2004.

Is SV54 SSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV54 SSU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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