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VE04 VGF

2004 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,296 mi
Last recorded105,296 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE04 VGF
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 105,296 miles

Headlamp lenses slightly de-fused

Light corrosion to the underside of vehicle in general

Offside Front Anti-roll bar link dust cover split

Fail 7 Nov 2018 105,277 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 102,325 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 102,325 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 97,726 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded two front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2016 97,711 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded two front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 91,657 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 91,653 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 87,684 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 87,684 miles

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 79,514 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust has part of system slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2013 71,756 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air bag light on

Pass 24 Jan 2012 63,553 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 63,429 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion on rear discs

Pass 29 Jan 2011 55,852 miles

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

sill covers fitted

undertray fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2011 55,852 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

sill covers fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2010 48,888 miles

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

sill covers fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2009 41,147 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 41,128 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 40,830 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 31,991 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 May 2007 31,991 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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VE04 VGF is a 2004 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VE04 VGF, 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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VE04 VGF is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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