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SW04 EKM

2004 MG Zt

Red Petrol 4601cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,682 mi
Last recorded52,682 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW04 EKM
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,601cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 52,682 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 52,500 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 51,444 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 51,444 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 51,410 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 51,029 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 50,623 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 49,202 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 48,282 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 47,480 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 44,533 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 42,170 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre has a cut in outer side wall

Fail 22 Aug 2011 42,170 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre has a cut in outer side wall

Pass 17 Aug 2010 39,218 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 17 Aug 2010 39,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 15 Aug 2009 33,168 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 29,764 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 25,368 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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SW04 EKM is a 2004 MG Zt in Red with a 4,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SW04 EKM, 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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What year was SW04 EKM registered?

SW04 EKM is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 1 May 2004.

Is SW04 EKM safe to buy?

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