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VE54 GWG

2004 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,234 mi
Last recorded120,234 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 GWG
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2014 120,234 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake has little reserve travel, n/s/f bottom ball joint has slight play, both sides front springs corroded, both sides front brake discs worn pitted or scored but not seriously weakened, both sides front brake pads wearing thin

o/s/f shock has a light mist of oil, both sides rear brake pads wearing thin, n/s/f track rod end has slight play, both sides rear discs worn pitted or scored but not seriously weakened

Pass 21 Aug 2013 105,595 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 99,948 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 99,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 90,848 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2011 90,848 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 81,576 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 67,432 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 31 Oct 2008 55,190 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 26,319 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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VE54 GWG is a 2004 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VE54 GWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE54 GWG registered?

VE54 GWG is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 2 December 2004.

Is VE54 GWG safe to buy?

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