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FD04 XXN

2004 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

157,320 mi
Last recorded157,320 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 XXN
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 157,320 miles

underneath slightly rusted

Fail 22 Aug 2016 157,320 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

underneath slightly rusted

Fail 20 Aug 2016 157,287 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2015 146,327 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 146,327 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 136,479 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 136,479 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 121,920 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 103,519 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 87,015 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 87,015 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 67,910 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2010 67,910 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 56,564 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 47,905 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 47,905 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 36,584 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 36,584 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 XXN is a 2004 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XXN, 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 XXN is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 31 May 2004.

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