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SH54 VEA

2004 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

110,728 mi
Last recorded110,728 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH54 VEA
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 110,728 miles

Hazing of both headlamps.

Dampness around fuel filter area.

Nearside Front Strut top bearing/ mounting noisey.

Nearside Rear Outer Corrosion setting into sill at jacking point area.

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both trail arm front bushes.More so offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 110,728 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both. No proper patterns. Lamps also hazed. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front section of front to rear brake pipe at rear of subframe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front section of front to rear brake pipe at rear of subframe. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake insecure Both. Caliper retaining clips missing. (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Holed,corroded and blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

Dampness around fuel filter area.

Hazing of both headlamps.

Nearside Front Strut top bearing/ mounting noisey.

Nearside Rear Outer Corrosion setting into sill at jacking point area.

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both trail arm front bushes.More so offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 106,149 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at front (both) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 103,159 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at front (1.1.11 (c))

Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened botyh (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 99,840 miles

underneath slighly rusty

Fail 30 Oct 2017 99,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

underneath slighly rusty

Pass 25 Oct 2016 96,480 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 96,478 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 91,896 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 88,026 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 84,563 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 84,492 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 75,812 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 67,709 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 61,925 miles

BOTH FRONT DISCS INNER SURFACES IN VERY POOR CONDITION.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SPARE WHEEL SOFT.

Fail 26 Oct 2009 55,544 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 55,544 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 48,884 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 36,942 miles

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 VEA is a 2004 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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