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VE04 HTA

2004 MG Zt-t

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

123,951 mi
Last recorded123,951 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE04 HTA
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 123,951 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 123,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring support/cup arm (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 3 Jun 2016 119,926 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 117,827 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 117,071 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 117,071 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2013 112,994 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 112,994 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 10 May 2012 109,672 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 109,672 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2011 100,248 miles

possible leak from n/s/f shock

Fail 6 May 2011 100,248 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

possible leak from n/s/f shock

Pass 26 Apr 2010 87,470 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 84,718 miles

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall has cut not showing cords

Fail 17 Aug 2009 84,718 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall has cut not showing cords

Pass 14 Aug 2008 78,709 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 78,709 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 71,759 miles

cover over inner wings not allowing full inspection

Fail 7 Aug 2007 71,745 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

covers over btoh front and rear inner wings not allowing full inspection

slight damage to nearside rear tyre side wall

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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VE04 HTA is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VE04 HTA, 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 VE04 HTA registered?

VE04 HTA is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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