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VU54 WZV

2004 MG Zt

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,620 mi
Last recorded71,620 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 WZV
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2018 71,620 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2017 67,302 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 67,294 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 66,094 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 63,740 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 63,732 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 61,195 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 61,195 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 58,299 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 56,517 miles

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

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2011 52,663 miles

offside rear disc corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2010 46,924 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 41,430 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 35,406 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 28,351 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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VU54 WZV is a 2004 MG Zt in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VU54 WZV, 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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VU54 WZV is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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