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FG04 XUC

2004 MG Zt

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

74,612 mi
Last recorded74,612 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 XUC
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 74,612 miles

Anti slip rubber missing from clutch pedal

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2015 74,557 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Anti slip rubber missing from clutch pedal

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2014
Pass 23 Apr 2013 62,816 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust joints slight leak

o/s/front tyre has splits in side walls

Fail 23 Apr 2013 62,816 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust joints slight leak

o/s/front tyre has splits in side walls

Pass 23 Apr 2012 56,794 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 56,794 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 51,836 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 51,836 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on outside

Pass 20 Apr 2010 46,847 miles

exhaust system corroded

rear coil springs are corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2009 39,003 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 39,003 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

n/s/f tyre close to limit

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2008 31,206 miles

Childseat fitted to the vehicle

Exhaust system has a slight leak and is slightly corroded

Front brake pads worn

O/S/F tyre very close to the legal limit

Pass 28 Apr 2007 23,179 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

signs of oil steering rack

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 XUC is a 2004 MG Zt in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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