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FM53 NFA

2004 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,383 mi
Last recorded145,383 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 NFA
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 145,383 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 140,892 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 134,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 134,845 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 127,501 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 120,643 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 114,839 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 107,967 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 100,946 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 95,378 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 95,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 74,348 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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FM53 NFA is a 2004 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FM53 NFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM53 NFA registered?

FM53 NFA is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 31 January 2004.

Is FM53 NFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM53 NFA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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