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FH04 TBZ

2004 MG Zt

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,484 mi
Last recorded119,484 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 TBZ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 119,484 miles

Offside Rear Tyre inner sidewall is perished and cracking

Pass 24 Sep 2016 113,499 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 108,196 miles

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

front brake imbalance:19%

front tyres very badly worn

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle restricting view of testable items

nearside rear tyre out of shape and low on tread

offside rear parking brake performance shows distortion

rear brake Imbalance: 23%

Fail 2 Oct 2015 108,195 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front arms,rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken fouling tyre (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

front brake imbalance:19%

front tyres very badly worn

inspection covers fitted above and below vehicle restricting view of testable items

nearside rear tyre out of shape and low on tread

offside rear parking brake performance shows distortion

rear brake Imbalance: 23%

Pass 9 Sep 2014 104,619 miles

Both front tyre's are wearing on the outer edge

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 104,619 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front tyre's are wearing on the outer edge

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 101,527 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 101,499 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 97,268 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 92,584 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 84,051 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 84,051 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 23 May 2008 79,729 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

screenwash working on low pressure, long travel on handbrake lever.

Pass 30 Apr 2007 53,192 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag light staying on

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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FH04 TBZ is a 2004 MG Zt in Black with a 1,951cc diesel 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 FH04 TBZ, 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 FH04 TBZ registered?

FH04 TBZ is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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