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FG04 UPY

2004 MG Zt

Black Petrol 4601cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

63,961 mi
Last recorded63,961 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 UPY
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,601cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 63,961 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 63,689 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 63,323 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 62,843 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 61,888 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 60,687 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 53,494 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 22 May 2015 53,494 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 44,618 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 36,002 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 32,322 miles

air bag light on

Pass 28 May 2011 28,137 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 28,135 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 25,044 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 22,162 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 19,726 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 16,739 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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FG04 UPY is a 2004 MG Zt in Black with a 4,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 FG04 UPY, 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 FG04 UPY registered?

FG04 UPY is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is FG04 UPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG04 UPY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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