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GU54 VDK

2004 MG Zt-t

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

211,404 mi
Last recorded211,404 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 VDK
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 211,404 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 211,379 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 206,343 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box (6.1.2 (a))

chips in windscreen

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2022 203,787 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 188,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 164,662 miles

Headlamp adjuster link on front suspension deteriorated but functioning

Impact damage front bumper

Rear wheels different style to fronts

Pass 5 Oct 2018 147,823 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 147,774 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2017 142,456 miles

exhaust deteriorating

headlamp lenses discolouring

Pass 11 Oct 2016 135,559 miles

front washers half blocked

headlamp lenses discoloured

front roll bar link joint dust covers perishing

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

chips in front windscreen

o/s/r brake caliper rattle spring missing

oil leak

rad leaking

Fail 11 Oct 2016 135,559 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

chips in front windscreen

front roll bar link joint dust covers perishing

front washers half blocked

headlamp lenses discoloured

o/s/r brake caliper rattle spring missing

oil leak

rad leaking

Pass 6 Oct 2015 127,608 miles

brake pipes corroding

chips in front windscreen

front roll bar link rod joint gaitors perishing

headlamp lenses discolouring

o/s/r brake caliper rattle spring missing

Pass 30 Oct 2014 121,081 miles

brake pipes corroding

chips in front windscreen

handbrake travel long

o/s/r tyre wearing low and splitting

rear brake discs corroding and pads getting low

Pass 23 Oct 2013 113,875 miles

chips in front windscreen

rear tyres wearing low 2mm and perishing

Fail 15 Oct 2013 113,737 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

chips in front windscreen

rear tyres wearing low 2mm and perishing

Pass 3 Oct 2012 106,718 miles

air bag light on

brake pipes corroding

rear washer not working

Pass 18 Oct 2011 100,842 miles

air bag light on

chips in front windscreen

o/s/f shocker slight leak

rear washer not working

Pass 1 Oct 2010 94,278 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

chips in windscrren

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2009 87,494 miles

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

chips in front windscreen

front washers need adjusting

o/s/f shocker slight oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2008 80,570 miles

n/s/f sidewall damaged

n/s/r sidewall damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/r tyre close to limit on inside edge

Pass 3 Oct 2007 74,012 miles

chips in front screen

front washers half blocked

n/s/r tyre outer wall slight damage

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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GU54 VDK is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2004 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 82,386 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zt-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU54 VDK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GU54 VDK is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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