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PA04 VDC

2004 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

115,025 mi
Last recorded115,025 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA04 VDC
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 115,025 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 115,025 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 106,021 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 106,021 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 93,274 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 93,274 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 82,972 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 82,972 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 76,806 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 65,514 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 65,514 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 55,138 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 55,127 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 44,309 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 44,257 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2007 33,383 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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PA04 VDC is a 2004 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 PA04 VDC, 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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What year was PA04 VDC registered?

PA04 VDC is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 30 July 2004.

Is PA04 VDC safe to buy?

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