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£5,600

2004 MG ZT SE 260

United Kingdom • 3 Aug 2022

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 2004 MG ZT SE 260 boasts a Mustang engine and low mileage but needs recommissioning after storage. Noted issues include cosmetic imperfections, an engine light, and some under-bonnet components needing attention, balanced by its sports exhaust and attractive wheels.

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Condition 

5

The car has been in storage for 3 years and has some mechanical issues, such as a rough idle and an engine management light. Cosmetically, there is a push on the off-side front corner and some missing under-bonnet components. However, the car is in relatively good order bodily and has low mileage for its age.

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Manual

Transmission:

SARRXGLGB5D000688

Chassis No:

Odometer:

43,653 miles

VX54HGC

Reg Number:

RHD/LHD:

RHD

2004 MG ZT SE 260 Four owner Mustang-engined variant that's been in storage for the last 3 years and showing just 43,700 miles - ideal for some recommissioning! Dating from October 2004, this rather super creation is akin to a love-child between the Rover 75/MG ZT and the Ford Mustang in an odd kind of way, Rover completely re-engineered the 75 to become rear wheel drive and then dropping a 4.6-litre 260bhp Ford Mustang V8 into the hole usually filled with a diesel or V6 petrol engine.

The result - a rather raucous and fast family saloon with attitude – a little like the Vauxhall VXR8 – a rather humdrum family saloon with an injection of brute attitude – fab.

This particular car has been sitting in storage for the last few years and was pulled out ahead of the sale and put through an MOT, which it looks to have passed with two advisories.

The ZT looks to be in relatively good order bodily, bar some evidence of a push on the off-side front corner where the bumper corner doesn’t quite...

Points of note

£169

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£3,011

Median Price (Since 2020)

£17,712

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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MOT Information

Valid

Expires on Feb 13 2027

Latest MOT Mileage

44,536 miles

Registration Date

2004-10-01

MOT History

Passed

On Feb 14 2026 with 44,536 miles


Passed

On Mar 23 2024 with 44,475 miles


Passed

On Apr 15 2023 with 43,661 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Passed

On Mar 21 2022 with 43,639 miles

There were 2 defects noted.

Advisory:
- rear seat belts not tested
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Failed

On Mar 17 2022 with 43,639 miles

There were 10 defects noted.

Major:
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))


Advisory:
- rear seat belts not tested
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Passed

On Sep 20 2019 with 43,596 miles


Passed

On Sep 01 2018 with 38,326 miles


Passed

On May 26 2017 with 36,344 miles


Passed

On Apr 05 2016 with 30,002 miles


Passed

On Mar 31 2015 with 28,871 miles

There was 1 defect noted.

User Entered:
- advise cut in offside front side wall of tyre

Passed

On Nov 26 2013 with 27,257 miles


Failed

On Nov 25 2013 with 27,257 miles

There were 2 defects noted.

Fail:
- Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Passed

On Oct 10 2012 with 23,562 miles


Passed

On Oct 10 2011 with 20,726 miles

There were 4 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)


User Entered:
- Air bag and engine warning light on
- Hand brake lever slightly up high
- Offside rear lamp slightly damage

Failed

On Oct 10 2011 with 20,726 miles

There were 6 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.

Fail:
- (Dangerous) Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)


Advisory:
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)


User Entered:
- Air bag and engine warning light on
- wippers deteriorate
- Hand brake lever slightly up high
- Offside rear lamp slightly damage

Passed

On Nov 06 2009 with 16,471 miles

There were 4 defects noted.

Advisory:
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)


User Entered:
- nearside front tyre sidewall large dig in wall and wheel rim

Failed

On Nov 04 2009 with 16,471 miles

There were 6 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.

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


Advisory:
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)


User Entered:
- nearside front tyre sidewall large dig in wall and wheel rim

Passed

On Oct 31 2008 with 13,750 miles


Failed

On Oct 31 2008 with 13,749 miles

There were 2 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.

Fail:
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- (Dangerous) Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Passed

On Apr 09 2008 with 12,064 miles

There were 2 defects noted.

User Entered:
- offside front tyre as cut and dig in outer wall
- front number plate cracked and damaged

Failed

On Apr 04 2008 with 12,064 miles

There were 3 defects noted.

Fail:
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)


User Entered:
- Front number plate broken.

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