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VN04 WHG

2004 MG Zt

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 WHG
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023
Fail 9 Nov 2023

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2022

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 59,691 miles

rear suspension and components have age related corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2020 58,901 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 58,682 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 57,872 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 59,487 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 58,732 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 58,028 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 56,793 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 55,480 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 55,480 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 25 Apr 2013 54,334 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust bracket broken and exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2013 54,333 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust bracket broken and exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2012 47,985 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 47,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 18 Apr 2011 41,096 miles

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 20 Apr 2010 34,315 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 27,686 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 20,423 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 20,423 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 15,158 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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VN04 WHG is a 2004 MG Zt in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VN04 WHG, 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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VN04 WHG is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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