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VN54 DWP

2004 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,200 mi
Last recorded117,200 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 DWP
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2014 117,200 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 116,840 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 114,081 miles

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

engine check light on

Fail 17 Nov 2011 114,081 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

engine check light on

Pass 1 Dec 2010 106,003 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2010 106,003 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 95,988 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 95,988 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 86,965 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 74,086 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 74,086 miles

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

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

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

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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VN54 DWP is a 2004 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VN54 DWP, 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 VN54 DWP registered?

VN54 DWP is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 24 October 2004.

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