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FH04 VDP

2004 MG Zt

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,632 mi
Last recorded73,632 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 VDP
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 73,632 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 64,622 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS&OS (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 64,619 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS&OS (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 50,972 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 50,931 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 46,617 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 41,299 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 May 2019 41,297 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 39,010 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 37,180 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 35,376 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 35,376 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 33,482 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 31,677 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 29,672 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 27,587 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2011 25,489 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 24,156 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 21,372 miles

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)

Pass 12 May 2008 18,076 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 13,763 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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FH04 VDP is a 2004 MG Zt in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VDP, 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 VDP registered?

FH04 VDP is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 27 May 2004.

Is FH04 VDP safe to buy?

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