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FM04 JJZ

2004 MG Zt

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,710 mi
Last recorded99,710 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 JJZ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 99,710 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 94,543 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 88,484 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 88,484 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 80,554 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 73,254 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 73,243 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 63,793 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 54,651 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 54,651 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 44,198 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Slight play in steering rack arms

Fail 4 Jun 2008 44,198 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

All four brake discs corroded especially the rear discs

Slight play in steering rack arms

Pass 18 Jun 2007 34,160 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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FM04 JJZ is a 2004 MG Zt in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FM04 JJZ, 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 FM04 JJZ registered?

FM04 JJZ is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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