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VN04 ZKE

2004 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

111,688 mi
Last recorded111,688 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 ZKE
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 111,688 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 108,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 105,851 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 99,272 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 97,526 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 97,524 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust heat shield broken

Pass 22 Apr 2015 95,965 miles

both front wiper blade rubber end split and slightly worn

both rear brake disc edge corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2015 95,965 miles

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

both front wiper blade rubber end split and slightly worn

both rear brake disc edge corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2014 94,510 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 94,100 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 92,543 miles

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

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

air bag light shows a fault

Pass 15 Jan 2011 89,532 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 89,527 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 81,610 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pedal rubber is getting worn

headlights oscillate slightly with vehicle running

slight damage offside front inner wheel rim

slight play offside rackend

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2009 81,463 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

slight play offside rackend

undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pedal rubber is getting worn

headlights oscillate slightly with vehicle running

slight damage offside front inner wheel rim

Fail 13 Oct 2008 70,372 miles

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

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

air bag light on dash

Pass 13 Oct 2008 70,372 miles

air bag light on dash

Pass 11 Oct 2007 58,215 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag light on

Fail 10 Oct 2007 58,172 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag light on

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 ZKE is a 2004 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZKE, 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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What year was VN04 ZKE registered?

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

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