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RO04 VJE

2004 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

116,893 mi
Last recorded116,893 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO04 VJE
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 116,893 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 108,494 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 108,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear suspension components corroded.

Fail 28 Oct 2016 107,983 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear suspension components corroded.

Pass 8 Jan 2016 102,614 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 102,614 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 95,445 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jan 2015 95,440 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 87,667 miles

Cant see rear coil springs.

Rear exhaust silencer showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 8 Jan 2013 80,170 miles

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

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

warning light on dash

Pass 10 Jan 2012 72,432 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 63,951 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 55,523 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 45,033 miles

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

small cut in nsf tyre sidewall

Pass 26 Feb 2008 32,285 miles

both front tyres wearing close to legal limit bald on edges

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2007 21,653 miles

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

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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RO04 VJE is a 2004 MG Zt in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 RO04 VJE, 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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RO04 VJE is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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