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MD04 VWW

2004 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,030 mi
Last recorded142,030 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD04 VWW
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2023 142,030 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2023 142,026 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 140,074 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 137,390 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 135,672 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 134,079 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 131,032 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides of vehicle to flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted New brake caliper has been fitted. Please adjust hose to suit (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted New brake caliper has been fitted. Please adjust hose to suit (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 May 2018 130,906 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component leaking Around off side of steering rack and pipe areas (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion at pipes to front flexy areas (1.1.11 (c))

Front brake rise and fall, just acceptable

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 129,966 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 127,722 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2015 127,358 miles

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

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking possible rack/pipes (2.3.3b)

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

emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust

Pass 15 Aug 2014 108,299 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 108,299 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 102,190 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 95,115 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 88,628 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 88,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 80,518 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 80,518 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 70,029 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 57,188 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 42,700 miles

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

both front tyres uneven wear to tread area

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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MD04 VWW is a 2004 MG Zt in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 MD04 VWW, 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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MD04 VWW is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 2 July 2004.

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