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VU04 ZZT

2004 MG Zt-t

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

73,760 mi
Last recorded73,760 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 ZZT
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 73,760 miles

car got general age related rust underneath

Pass 28 May 2024 72,460 miles

Front shock absorbers have different extended lengths when jacked up, and wheels free of the ground.

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting area.(jacking point) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2024 72,460 miles

Front shock absorbers have different extended lengths when jacked up, and wheels free of the ground.

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting area.(jacking point) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 71,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

front shock absorbers at different lengths

Fail 24 May 2023 70,918 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front suspension struts at different lengths when fully extended. possible suspension fault or miss matched components.

Pass 9 May 2022 69,225 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 67,080 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 May 2021 67,074 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))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 64,927 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 62,949 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill damaged by jack (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill damaged by jack (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 60,714 miles

engine management light on

Pass 19 May 2017 58,241 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 3 Jun 2016 56,800 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 56,800 miles

Engine management light illuminated

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 May 2015 55,443 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 54,126 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 51,530 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 49,920 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 48,394 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 48,394 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 44,651 miles

airbag warning lamp on

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 11 May 2010 44,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

airbag warning lamp on

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2009 36,669 miles

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

air bag light on

rear exhaust corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2008 29,809 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 26,434 miles

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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VU04 ZZT is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU04 ZZT, 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 VU04 ZZT registered?

VU04 ZZT is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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