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SH54 VDT

2004 MG Zt

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

119,301 mi
Last recorded119,301 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH54 VDT
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 119,301 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 119,295 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2017 110,734 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

both front brake pipes corroded

both front coil springs corroded

offside front headlamp deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2017 110,734 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake pipes corroded

both front coil springs corroded

offside front headlamp deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2016 98,331 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2016 98,331 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 91,447 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2015 91,447 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2013 67,464 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 67,464 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 67,082 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

bulb warning light on dash

handbrake lever cover insecure

nearside front tyre has a cut in sidewall but not exposing cords

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 16 Nov 2013 67,045 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bulb warning light on dash

handbrake lever cover insecure

nearside front tyre has a cut in sidewall but not exposing cords

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 16 Nov 2012 63,880 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2012 63,880 miles

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

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

advise rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 28 Oct 2011 60,958 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall no cords exposed

Fail 28 Oct 2011 60,958 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall no cords exposed

Fail 18 Nov 2010 57,385 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

sidelamp warning lamp on,all lamps working

Pass 18 Nov 2010 57,385 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

sidelamp warning lamp on,all lamps working

Pass 27 Oct 2009 53,160 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 48,640 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Nov 2008 48,640 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 35,997 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 VDT is a 2004 MG Zt in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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