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FE04 EBF

2004 MG Zt

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,767 mi
Last recorded48,767 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE04 EBF
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 48,767 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 47,449 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 46,218 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 46,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 45,606 miles

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 2 Jan 2013 45,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 Nov 2011 33,630 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 29,746 miles

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

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2009 26,906 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2008 19,997 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Dec 2008 19,996 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 14,407 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 14,407 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 9,797 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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FE04 EBF is a 2004 MG Zt in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FE04 EBF, 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 FE04 EBF registered?

FE04 EBF is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 9 March 2004.

Is FE04 EBF safe to buy?

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