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GR04 VZZ

2004 MG Zt

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

121,625 mi
Last recorded121,625 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR04 VZZ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 121,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 117,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 117,951 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 112,979 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 112,975 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top and bottom covers split . (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 105,632 miles

nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2021 102,828 miles

nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2020 102,814 miles

nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2020 102,799 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear bracket broke (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out off shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out off shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2017 99,023 miles

BOTH HEADLIGHTS FADED

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR TYRES CLOSE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 98,620 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective broken (1.7.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 89,928 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 84,857 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 78,745 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2013 72,850 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 72,850 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2012 67,505 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 59,862 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 52,640 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 44,909 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 36,302 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 27,690 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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GR04 VZZ is a 2004 MG Zt in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GR04 VZZ, 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 GR04 VZZ registered?

GR04 VZZ is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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