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FG04 XTY

2004 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

62,680 mi
Last recorded62,680 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 XTY
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 62,680 miles

Both wipers poor

NSF child seat fitted

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 62,601 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both wipers poor

NSF child seat fitted

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2014 55,598 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 55,591 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 49,804 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 49,787 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 45,789 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 45,789 miles

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 40,685 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2010 40,685 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2009 32,647 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 22,335 miles

front exhaust joint blowing

o/s rear tyre cut on outer sidewall

o/s rear tyre on legal limit

two nails in o/s rear tyre

Pass 2 May 2007 16,448 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 XTY is a 2004 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FG04 XTY, 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 XTY registered?

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

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