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SY54 VDO

2004 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,329 mi
Last recorded56,329 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2011
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY54 VDO
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2011 56,329 miles

air bag warning light permently opn.

Pass 26 Nov 2009 50,801 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 50,796 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2008 45,329 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/s front brake very uneven.

Fail 3 Dec 2008 45,329 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/s front brake very uneven.

Pass 21 Nov 2007 37,884 miles

** HAND BRAKE TRAVEL IS ON THE LIMITS **

*** NEARSIDE REAR TYRE IS WORN TO THE LIMITS ***

Low hand brake reading on Nearside hand brake.

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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SY54 VDO is a 2004 MG Zt in Silver with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SY54 VDO, 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 SY54 VDO registered?

SY54 VDO is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 22 November 2004.

Is SY54 VDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY54 VDO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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