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WV54 HKB

2004 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

64,020 mi
Last recorded64,020 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV54 HKB
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 64,020 miles

All rear upper and lower suspension components have heavy surface corrosion on them.

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 64,020 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

All rear upper and lower suspension components have heavy surface corrosion on them.

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 63,905 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 63,903 miles

Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (front section) (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 63,901 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 63,887 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 62,801 miles

All brake discs slightly corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 61,881 miles

All brake discs corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 May 2018 61,881 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

All brake discs corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources o/s & n/s rear (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 61,612 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

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

Pass 24 May 2016 61,124 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 60,985 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 55,062 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 46,746 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 46,746 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 41,645 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)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 41,645 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 35,639 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 35,637 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 17,242 miles

air bag warning light on

Fail 8 Sep 2008 17,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

air bag warning light on

Pass 6 Sep 2007 10,280 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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WV54 HKB is a 2004 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WV54 HKB, 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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WV54 HKB is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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