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FD04 GXS

2004 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

100,294 mi
Last recorded100,294 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 GXS
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 100,294 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 100,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 98,134 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 96,668 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 96,668 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 94,837 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 92,467 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 92,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 91,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 88,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 86,464 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 May 2018 86,464 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2017 83,808 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 78,905 miles

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 8 May 2015 76,600 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 76,392 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corrcded

Pass 2 Apr 2014 71,784 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 71,784 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 66,347 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 20 Apr 2013 66,347 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 57,812 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 52,298 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 47,005 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 28,820 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 22,209 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 16,965 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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FD04 GXS is a 2004 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FD04 GXS, 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 GXS registered?

FD04 GXS is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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