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FD54 VPY

2004 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

138,831 mi
Last recorded138,831 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 VPY
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 138,831 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s mirror cracked

n/s/f tyre damaged but no cords

windscreen has chips

Pass 17 Jul 2015 127,418 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front shocker top mount bearings notchy advise replaceing,just passable

slight windscreen damage

Fail 15 Jul 2015 127,296 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front shocker top mount bearings notchy advise replaceing,just passable

slight windscreen damage

Pass 14 Jul 2014 110,683 miles

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

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

rear silencer deteriorated and leaking

slight play o/s and n/s inner rack joints,also slight clunking noise when steering rocked

slight windscreen damage

under tray loose

Pass 17 Jul 2013 92,740 miles

rear parking brake effiency just met at 16%,advise o/s checking

slight windscreen damage

Fail 10 Jul 2013 92,199 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear parking brake effiency just met at 16%,advise o/s checking

slight windscreen damage

Pass 3 Jul 2012 72,342 miles

(1) Front brake discs and pads worn close to limit.

(3) Rear exhaust box corroded close to limit.

(5) Metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 54,650 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 46,049 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 38,488 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 23,724 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 VPY is a 2004 MG Zt in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VPY, 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 VPY is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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