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SH54 VDK

2004 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,421 mi
Last recorded103,421 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH54 VDK
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 103,421 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 102,338 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 93,775 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 87,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 87,090 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 77,401 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 65,428 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2009 52,591 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 52,591 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)

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

Fail 23 Dec 2008 39,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 39,091 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 23,859 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 23,859 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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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SH54 VDK is a 2004 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SH54 VDK, 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 SH54 VDK registered?

SH54 VDK is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 23 October 2004.

Is SH54 VDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH54 VDK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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