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VO54 DDA

2004 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,564 mi
Last recorded128,564 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO54 DDA
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 128,564 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 128,564 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 127,986 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 127,980 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 122,696 miles

both rear abs sensors retaining bolts missing (still secure)

Pass 3 Mar 2020 118,548 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 118,548 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 113,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 113,642 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 106,039 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 98,114 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 91,385 miles

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

Signs of oil and coolant leaking

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (2.4.G.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side subframe mount area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 84,335 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 77,115 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 71,514 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Feb 2013 71,514 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Oct 2011 68,569 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 68,506 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 55,636 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 55,636 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

air bag warning lamp stuck on

Pass 1 Oct 2009 38,795 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 27,546 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 27,546 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2007 17,316 miles

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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VO54 DDA is a 2004 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VO54 DDA, 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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VO54 DDA is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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