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FB04 FPE

2004 MG Zt

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

106,841 mi
Last recorded106,841 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 FPE
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2014 106,841 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

exhaust rear box corroded

noise from wheel when parking brake applied

slight smear from wipers

Pass 20 Jul 2013 103,888 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 97,375 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

air bag light on

power steering rack damp

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2011 90,321 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2010 73,025 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 29 Jul 2010 73,025 miles

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 25 Jul 2009 57,196 miles

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

both rear tyres misshaped inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2008 42,102 miles

handbrake lever high

Pass 26 Jul 2007 28,977 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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FB04 FPE is a 2004 MG Zt in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FB04 FPE, 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 FB04 FPE registered?

FB04 FPE is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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