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VN54 DXE

2004 MG Zt-t

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,740 mi
Last recorded148,740 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 DXE
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 148,740 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 138,927 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 25 Nov 2019 135,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2019 135,395 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Low effort. (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Wipers smearing.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake pipe corroded.

Pass 23 Oct 2018 129,351 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2018 129,330 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 123,781 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 101,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front tyres perished

Fail 18 Oct 2016 110,666 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 13 May 2015 110,664 miles

Both front tyres peished,cut in tread nearside front

Front and rear brake discs corroded

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 110,664 miles

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

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

Both front tyres peished,cut in tread nearside front

Coolant leak

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 96,381 miles

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

surfaces of rear brake discs corroding

Pass 1 Feb 2010 92,781 miles

two chips in screen close to A zone outer surfaces of rear brake discs corroding

Pass 13 Jan 2009 88,440 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 85,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 85,090 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 82,193 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2007 82,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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VN54 DXE is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 82,386 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-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN54 DXE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VN54 DXE registered?

VN54 DXE is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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