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FD04 GXV

2004 MG Zt

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,045 mi
Last recorded116,045 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 GXV
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 116,045 miles

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

n/s park brake slow on increase,system may require replacement or repair

Fail 25 Feb 2015 116,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

n/s park brake slow on increase,system may require replacement or repair

Pass 21 Feb 2014 102,701 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 96,694 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 90,833 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2011 83,465 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 83,465 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 72,745 miles

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 part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2010 72,745 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2009 62,250 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 62,250 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 47,712 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 33,410 miles

unable to see inner pads †handbrake travel high †front and rear tyres wearing on edgesslight damage to sidewalls of front tyres

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 GXV is a 2004 MG Zt in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GXV, 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 GXV registered?

FD04 GXV is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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