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VN04 WLU

2004 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

103,521 mi
Last recorded103,521 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2013
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 WLU
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2013 103,521 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2011 103,545 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

sill covers fitted.

Pass 29 Jan 2011 103,545 miles

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

Oil leak

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

sill covers fitted.

Pass 1 May 2009 98,882 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

the nearside headlamp adjuster has been repaired by securing the adjuster rod with a securing washer

Fail 1 May 2009 98,882 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 May 2008 90,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 May 2008 90,004 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 72,919 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 72,671 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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 WLU is a 2004 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VN04 WLU, 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 VN04 WLU registered?

VN04 WLU is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 10 May 2004.

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