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OV04 VFZ

2004 MG Zt-t

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

159,478 mi
Last recorded159,478 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 VFZ
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 159,478 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 155,216 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 146,276 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 145,476 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

front nearside headlight aim on upper limit

Pass 11 Jan 2017 142,108 miles

both front metal brake pipes to flexi pipes rusty

os rear tyre worn low on tread

rear brake discs corroded but working ok on rolling road

Pass 30 Apr 2016 133,531 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 124,348 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front number plate likely to be misread

nearside rear tyre poor on outer edge

Pass 30 Mar 2015 124,348 miles

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

front number plate likely to be misread

nearside rear tyre poor on outer edge

Pass 9 Apr 2014 113,437 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroding

Fail 8 Apr 2013 103,765 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 103,765 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 92,859 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres mishapen

o/s/r brake disc corroding

Pass 2 Apr 2012 92,859 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres mishapen

o/s/r brake disc corroding

Pass 20 Apr 2011 84,244 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 74,892 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 64,238 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 54,538 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rer tyres uneaven wear

stone chip in screen

Fail 27 Apr 2007 43,933 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 43,933 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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OV04 VFZ is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OV04 VFZ, 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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What year was OV04 VFZ registered?

OV04 VFZ is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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