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FM04 JLX

2004 MG Zt-t

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

58,119 mi
Last recorded58,119 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 JLX
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 58,119 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking Point Inner Sill Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also Cut To Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also 10 Years Old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Front to Back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 56,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outter wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 54,148 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 53,992 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 53,852 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 53,852 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside hand brake lazy/low

Pass 25 Jun 2018 51,437 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 48,713 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 48,713 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 45,425 miles

o/s/r tyre nail

under trays fitted obscuring some componets

Fail 15 Jun 2016 45,425 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r tyre nail

under trays fitted obscuring some componets

Pass 25 Jun 2015 41,664 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 36,800 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 31,765 miles

o/s/r brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 14 Jun 2012 26,382 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted inner faces

o/s/r brake discs slightly pitted

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 17 Jun 2011 21,058 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 15,905 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 13,934 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 11,547 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 8,683 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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FM04 JLX is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2004 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 82,386 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zt-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FM04 JLX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FM04 JLX registered?

FM04 JLX is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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