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VU54 XAX

2004 MG Zt

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,732 mi
Last recorded109,732 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 XAX
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2016 109,732 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2016 109,732 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 89,574 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm

handbrake trasvels high

Pass 20 Sep 2013 82,019 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 82,019 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 73,903 miles

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

air bag light stays on

Pass 12 Sep 2011 64,533 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 55,008 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 47,247 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 37,777 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 30,698 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 30,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 XAX is a 2004 MG Zt in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XAX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU54 XAX registered?

VU54 XAX is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is VU54 XAX safe to buy?

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