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SV54 SWW

2004 MG Zt

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

169,502 mi
Last recorded169,502 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV54 SWW
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2018 169,502 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

n/s washer not working but sufficient water on screen

Pass 14 Aug 2017 167,967 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Aug 2016 166,163 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 166,163 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 158,895 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 15,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 150,290 miles

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

exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 9 Aug 2013 138,167 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 137,873 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 122,798 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 122,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 107,773 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 91,903 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 91,720 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 77,209 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 67,156 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 67,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 SWW is a 2004 MG Zt in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SV54 SWW, 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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SV54 SWW is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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