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AF04 UTK

2004 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,010 mi
Last recorded102,010 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 UTK
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 102,010 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 103,325 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wiring (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

2 exhaust studs missing on manifold

Central exhaust box deteriorated

Central exhaust shield loose

Coolant leak poss front hose ()

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre cracking on inner side wall

Pass 31 Jan 2017 97,401 miles

both rear coil springs corroded at base of spring

brake pad warning light on

exhaust system corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2017 97,374 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

both rear coil springs corroded at base of spring

brake pad warning light on

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2015 95,045 miles

brake pad warning light on

chip in windscreen

Fail 15 Sep 2015 95,027 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pad warning light on

chip in windscreen

Pass 9 Sep 2014 87,523 miles

Front headlamp images deteriorating

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

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

O/S/R Tyre 3mm

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust box insides loose

Pass 7 Sep 2013 81,315 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread wearing low

Offside Front tyre tread wearing low

Pass 23 Aug 2012 73,882 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Nov 2011 69,987 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 63,577 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front disc worn slighty

Pass 5 Nov 2009 57,315 miles

Boot lock not working properly

Front brake discs well worn

Handbrake travel long

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)

Power steering drive belt and aux drive belts badly cracked and perrished

Service lamp illuminated (overdue)

Fail 3 Nov 2009 57,315 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Boot lock not working properly

Front brake discs well worn

Handbrake travel long

Mil lamp illuminated

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)

Power steering drive belt and aux drive belts badly cracked and perrished

Rear exhaust hanger held up by wire, hanger corroded away

Service lamp illuminated (overdue)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 44,088 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 30,728 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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AF04 UTK is a 2004 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,796cc 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 AF04 UTK, 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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What year was AF04 UTK registered?

AF04 UTK is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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