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SX04 HFR

2004 MG Zt-t

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,761 mi
Last recorded116,761 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX04 HFR
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 116,761 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)

Fail 6 Aug 2015 116,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 112,186 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 112,185 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 101,340 miles

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

nearside front tyre has slight scuffing on sidewall.

Fail 11 Jul 2013 101,337 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has slight scuffing on sidewall.

Pass 6 Jul 2012 91,084 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 90,868 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 90,862 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 May 2011 78,754 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 78,754 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Rear brake disc's (inner surface) badly pitted Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 2 Jun 2010 66,620 miles

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

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

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

cut on nearside front tyre not into cords

Fail 4 May 2010 66,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 62,279 miles

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

near side front tyre has cut on side wall but not showing cord

Pass 17 Jul 2008 53,824 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 53,761 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 42,448 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2007 42,448 miles

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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SX04 HFR is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2004 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 82,386 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-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SX04 HFR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SX04 HFR registered?

SX04 HFR is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 5 July 2004.

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