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FM04 MFY

2004 MG Zt

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,997 mi
Last recorded81,997 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 MFY
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 81,997 miles

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

Oil leak ()

surface corrosion on inner sills/chassis

Fail 3 Oct 2016 81,820 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak ()

rear brake discs pitted

surface corrosion on inner sills/chassis

Pass 24 Sep 2015 77,359 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 66,728 miles

rear silencer deteriorated with a minor leak.

Pass 1 Oct 2013 62,811 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 62,801 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 56,603 miles

Auxiliary drive belts perished

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play in n/s/f track control arm

Pass 4 Jul 2011 50,410 miles

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

nearside front brake pipe corroding

Pass 14 Jul 2010 45,310 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside headlight beam poor pattern

offside rear indicator turning white

rear nuomber plate poor condition

Pass 23 Jun 2009 37,134 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 37,134 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 28,028 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 20,389 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 20,389 miles

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

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 MFY is a 2004 MG Zt in Red with a 1,796cc petrol 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 FM04 MFY, 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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FM04 MFY is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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