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FD04 FVV

2004 MG Zt

Yellow Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

161,937 mi
Last recorded161,937 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 FVV
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 161,937 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

excess handbrake travel

Pass 5 Dec 2016 148,950 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 148,950 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 146,551 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsr/osr (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nsr/osr (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 129,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

offside front slight cut on inner tyre wall

Fail 5 Dec 2014 129,117 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

offside front slight cut on inner tyre wall

Fail 24 Nov 2014 128,154 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 101,858 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f indicator outter lens missing

Fail 27 Aug 2013 101,858 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

n/s/f indicator outter lens missing

Pass 29 Apr 2013 99,788 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 86,442 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 73,233 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 64,733 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 57,818 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 57,818 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 50,775 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 40,978 miles

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

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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FD04 FVV is a 2004 MG Zt in Yellow with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FD04 FVV, 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 FD04 FVV registered?

FD04 FVV is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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