MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
192,170 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pad warning light is on
Exhaust rear box is rusty
Front to rear brake pipes are rusty
O/S/R inner sill is rusty
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Possible fuel leak as tank and floor is damp
Rear suspension arms are rusty
Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Brake pad warning light is on
Exhaust rear box is rusty
Front to rear brake pipes are rusty
O/S/R inner sill is rusty
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Possible fuel leak as tank and floor is damp
Rear suspension arms are rusty
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
O/S sill is rusty at the rear
O/S/F inner wing liner is insecure
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
O/S sill is rusty at the rear
O/S/F inner wing liner is insecure
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
air bag light on
nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge
Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Offside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
centre exhaust heat shield loose
nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge
vehicle fitted with electronic device which when switch on causes engine to smoke excessivly(vehicle retested with device switched off)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Roughness in N/S and O/S strut tops
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
driver side front tyre has been rubbing the brake pad and a b s sensor wires and they are likely too fail soon.
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
driver side front tyre has been rubbing the brake pad and a b s sensor wires and they are likely too fail soon.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
bonnet release handle broken
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine undertray fitted some parts not seen
rear heat shield insecure
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the MG Zt?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FA04 VOD is a 2004 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 FA04 VOD, 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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FA04 VOD is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 30 July 2004.
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