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SH54 VDP

2004 MG Zt-t

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

174,721 mi
Last recorded174,721 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH54 VDP
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 174,721 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear tyres wearing on edge

Pass 9 Jul 2021 169,186 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2021 169,186 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 167,053 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Silencer corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2018 166,433 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 156,712 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Chassis corroded

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rears low and o/s/r bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 147,001 miles

Fuel tank strap badly corroded

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 147,001 miles

Fuel tank strap badly corroded

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 138,501 miles

Aftermarket zenon bulbs fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2014 130,629 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 123,356 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 117,755 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 109,289 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 100,372 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 87,122 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 62,649 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 33,095 miles

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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SH54 VDP is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SH54 VDP, 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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SH54 VDP is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 23 October 2004.

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