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FD04 XPS

2004 MG Zt

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

131,583 mi
Last recorded131,583 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 XPS
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 131,583 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 131,583 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 116,712 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 116,712 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 109,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

tail lights out

Pass 19 Jul 2017 106,848 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 106,848 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 98,479 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 93,490 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

osf coil spring corroded

rear exhaust corroded / slight blow

Pass 9 Jul 2014 86,814 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coolant leak

rear exhaust slight blow

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Jul 2013 80,696 miles

all four road springs showing corrosion

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 Jun 2012 73,942 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Jun 2012 73,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 67,442 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 60,770 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 55,367 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 49,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 17 Jul 2007 33,025 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 30,352 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 XPS is a 2004 MG Zt in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FD04 XPS, 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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FD04 XPS is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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