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GP53 VNG

2004 MG Zt

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,894 mi
Last recorded111,894 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 VNG
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 111,894 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 103,628 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 103,628 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 93,457 miles

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

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 8 Nov 2011 83,916 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 83,906 miles

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

Airbag warning light on

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 73,264 miles

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

damage to nearside front bumber

slight damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall

Pass 29 Oct 2009 61,287 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 61,287 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear inner brake pads becoming low

slight leak from o/s/r shock absorber

Pass 4 Feb 2008 41,773 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 15 Feb 2007 32,436 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 32,436 miles

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

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

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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GP53 VNG is a 2004 MG Zt in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GP53 VNG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GP53 VNG registered?

GP53 VNG is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 29 January 2004.

Is GP53 VNG safe to buy?

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