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VN04 WKM

2004 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

201,498 mi
Last recorded201,498 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 WKM
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 201,498 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 201,476 miles

Emissions not tested EXCESSIVE SMOKE (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect HEAD LAMP MISSTED OVER (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing 2 MISSING (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT IS ON

CRACK IN THE WINDSCREEN ON THE N/S

ENGINE LIGHT IS ON

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE RUSTY

N/S REAR TYRE IS FLAT

NAIL IN THE O/S REAR TYRE

O/S FRONT BRAKE WARNING WIRE IS NOT CONNECTED

REAR EXHAUST BOX IS RUSTY

REAR NO PLATE IS IN POOR CONDITION

O/S REAR TYRE HAS RUN FLAT DAMAGE ON THE INNER SIDEWALL

Fail 14 Nov 2016 201,475 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested DUE TO BLOWING EXHAUST (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure LOWER MOUNTING BOLT IS LOOSE (2.7.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

CRACK IN THE WINDSCREEN

ENGINE LIGHT IS ON

NAIL IN THE O/S REAR TYRE

O/S FRONT AND O/S REAR TYRES ARE LOW ON PRESSURE

O/S REAR BRAKE DISC IS RUSTY

REAR NO PLATE IS IN POOR CONDITION

TURBO PIPE IS SPLIT

Pass 2 Sep 2015 186,416 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2015 186,406 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2014 177,713 miles

rear discs pitted

slight bind on o/s front brake

Fail 11 Jun 2014 177,713 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

rear discs pitted

slight bind on o/s front brake

Pass 4 Jun 2013 169,468 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 160,928 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 160,925 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Front brake pads wearing down

Pass 14 Jun 2011 151,903 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 140,256 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 130,535 miles

nearside rear wheel rim distorted

offside crear shock-absorber weeping

rear brake discs pitted,becoming excessive!

rear tyres worn to 2.5mm,offside rear low outer edge!

Fail 7 May 2009 130,483 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear wheel rim distorted

offside crear shock-absorber weeping

rear brake discs pitted,becoming excessive!

rear tyres worn to 2.5mm,offside rear low outer edge!

Pass 8 May 2008 121,877 miles

nearside rear wheel rim out of true

offside rear shock-absorber damp

rear brake discs rusty,lipped & pitting,will require attention soon

trace of fluid leak down into drivers footwell

Pass 9 May 2007 91,590 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 91,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 WKM is a 2004 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VN04 WKM, 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 WKM is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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