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PK54 VST

2004 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,475 mi
Last recorded186,475 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK54 VST
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 186,475 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Front exhaust hanger corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 186,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Front exhaust hanger corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 182,716 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to wear bars ( 2.24mm) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear both tyres wearing badly on inner edges

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 182,716 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault side airbag & pretensioner (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to wear bars ( 2.24mm) (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear both tyres wearing badly on inner edges

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 176,308 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 8 Apr 2015 176,308 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 31 Mar 2014 161,317 miles

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

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

nearside headlight set at lower height level adjuster broken

Pass 27 Mar 2013 142,309 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 122,748 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

airbag light on

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2012 122,748 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

airbag light on

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2011 99,727 miles

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

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

nearside headlight set at lower level

Pass 12 Dec 2009 76,823 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 65,494 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 38,379 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 38,379 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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PK54 VST is a 2004 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PK54 VST, 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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PK54 VST is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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