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FD54 VPX

2004 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

160,229 mi
Last recorded160,229 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 VPX
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 160,229 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 148,321 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 148,320 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension arm (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 145,383 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint very slight (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre partially deflated

Nearside Rear tyre wearing excessively on the inner part of the tread area

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened close to maximum corrosion (2.4.G.1)

offside door mirror slightly loose ( temporary repaired )

rear silencer slightly deteriated

Fail 22 Dec 2015 145,382 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint very slight (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre partially deflated

Nearside Rear tyre wearing excessively on the inner part of the tread area

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened close to maximum corrosion (2.4.G.1)

offside door mirror slightly loose ( temporary repaired )

rear silencer slightly deteriated

Pass 10 Dec 2014 131,119 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 131,119 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 130,968 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

o/s/f outer tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 11 Oct 2013 123,038 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 123,038 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 108,568 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 108,568 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 97,553 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 97,552 miles

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pedal anti slip starting to tear

engine under tray hanging low

exhaust heat shield hanging loose

Pass 13 Oct 2010 84,219 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 84,206 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 68,304 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 56,949 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 42,618 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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FD54 VPX 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 57.9%.

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 FD54 VPX, 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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FD54 VPX is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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