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FV04 FLF

2004 MG Zt+ Cdti

Yellow Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,323 mi
Last recorded185,323 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Zt+ Cdti98,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 FLF
MakeMG
ModelZt+ Cdti
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 185,323 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 171,174 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 171,174 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 May 2016 164,253 miles

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

engine covers

Pass 13 May 2015 156,996 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 132,150 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2014 150,606 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 14,361 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

slight perishing to n/s/r tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2012 128,775 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 26 Apr 2012 128,773 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Apr 2011 112,136 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 112,120 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2010 105,649 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 84,288 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 79,332 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 71,622 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt+ Cdti?

Based on 1,809 MOT tests across 200 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
8,150
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 112
Brake pipe excessively corroded 92
Registration plate lamp not working 69
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 67
Headlamp aim too low 43
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FV04 FLF is a 2004 MG Zt+ Cdti in Yellow with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 MG Zt+ Cdti models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 98,804 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zt+ Cdti fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 112 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV04 FLF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt+ Cdti typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this MG Zt+ Cdti is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FV04 FLF is a 2004 MG Zt+ Cdti, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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