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WF04 DCE

2004 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,074 mi
Last recorded121,074 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF04 DCE
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 121,074 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 119,873 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2015 111,739 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Sep 2015 111,739 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 96,541 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 96,541 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 96,538 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 18 Jun 2013 96,538 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 16 Jul 2010 91,483 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2010 91,483 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 15 May 2009 73,375 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 58,276 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 38,689 miles

Nearside Front 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 23 Mar 2007 38,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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WF04 DCE is a 2004 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WF04 DCE, 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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WF04 DCE is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 5 April 2004.

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