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VBY 1

2004 MG Zt-t

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

69,835 mi
Last recorded69,835 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBY 1
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 69,835 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 69,835 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 67,857 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 65,150 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 62,525 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 60,206 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 60,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 58,731 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 57,262 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 54,736 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 51,893 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 51,893 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 48,979 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 46,592 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 43,779 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 43,765 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 41,484 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)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 39,714 miles

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

n/s outer sill panel damaged

Pass 17 Oct 2011 37,421 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 37,421 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 34,766 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

damage n/s door sill

wear front discs

Fail 1 Nov 2010 34,766 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage n/s door sill

wear front discs

Pass 21 Jul 2009 29,871 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Aug 2008 26,390 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 22,914 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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VBY 1 is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VBY 1, 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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What year was VBY 1 registered?

VBY 1 is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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