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FG04 XUF

2004 MG Zt

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,334 mi
Last recorded55,334 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 55,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in poor condition also box band in poor condition (7.1.2)

parking brake performance low

Pass 18 Jul 2016 51,115 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 18 Jul 2016 51,112 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Coolant leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 11 Sep 2015 41,120 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 44,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

child seat

Pass 23 Jul 2014 36,145 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 35,000 miles

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

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

The n/s front tyre is perishing

The n/s front windscreen wiper is begining to smear

The o/s rear tyre is perishing and is in poor condition

Pass 8 Feb 2013 33,264 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 33,260 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 30,731 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 30,731 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 25,125 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 25,124 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

both rear discs corroded and pitted

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2010 19,721 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 15,956 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 15,956 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 12,807 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 9,280 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 XUF is a 2004 MG Zt in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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