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WM04 HLG

2004 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

108,664 mi
Last recorded108,664 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM04 HLG
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 108,664 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 107,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 14 May 2018 107,513 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front to rear brake pipes corroding

Fuel tank straps corroding

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 May 2017 104,680 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 104,515 miles

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 Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 96,448 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 90,996 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 84,546 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 84,546 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 78,318 miles

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

passenger rear door does not open from the inside.

Pass 27 Jul 2012 70,363 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 63,528 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 54,707 miles

rear brake discs deterioating

rear tyres getting low on inner and outer edges and starting to mishape

Fail 22 Jul 2010 54,707 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake discs deterioating

rear tyres getting low on inner and outer edges and starting to mishape

Pass 9 Jul 2009 43,850 miles

n/s rear tyre getting low on outer edge

Fail 9 Jul 2009 43,850 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s rear tyre getting low on outer edge

Pass 22 Jul 2008 35,738 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 35,738 miles

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

object in o/s/r tyre tread

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 27 Jul 2007 27,990 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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WM04 HLG is a 2004 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WM04 HLG, 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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WM04 HLG is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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