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VO54 LCE

2004 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

140,696 mi
Last recorded140,696 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO54 LCE
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 140,696 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 137,538 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall has slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material out to flexible hose,corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 137,538 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded out to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower 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 inner (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded out to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall has slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material out to flexible hose,corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 130,448 miles

General surface corrosion underneath

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component both rack ends (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 126,974 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rears (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S/F and O/S/F at flexi pipe joint (3.6.B.2c)

General surface corrosion underneath

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack, both ends. (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 123,669 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front headlight deteriorated but light output not reduced

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

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

offside front tyre in a poor condition

Pass 21 Apr 2015 119,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 117,173 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside wing mirror slightly loose.

Offside front brake pad wear sensor slightly damaged.

Pass 28 Nov 2012 113,321 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 108,731 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air bag warning light on

Fail 23 Nov 2011 108,731 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

air bag warning light on

Pass 29 Nov 2010 102,016 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Nov 2010 102,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 92,392 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 86,811 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 76,800 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 76,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 LCE is a 2004 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LCE, 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 LCE is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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