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VE54 NJV

2004 MG Zt-t

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,094 mi
Last recorded195,094 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 NJV
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 195,094 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2021 195,094 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 188,473 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 188,186 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 20 Sep 2018 173,198 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 163,859 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged

Fail 17 Oct 2017 163,850 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured seat broken (5.2.6)

Nearside Front tyre side wall damaged

Nearside Rear tyre flat

Pass 13 Oct 2016 156,958 miles

Unable to fully inspect brake pipes

Pass 5 Oct 2015 154,289 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 148,963 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 148,960 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 142,744 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 137,206 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

offside rear wheel bearing has slight whirring sound

Fail 11 Oct 2012 137,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

offside rear wheel bearing has slight whirring sound

Pass 7 Feb 2012 129,212 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 129,192 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 111,109 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 114,107 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 101,111 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 89,876 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 81,417 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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VE54 NJV is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VE54 NJV, 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 VE54 NJV registered?

VE54 NJV is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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