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FV04 NWU

2004 MG Zt-t

Black Petrol 4601cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

116,482 mi
Last recorded116,482 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 NWU
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,601cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 116,482 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 116,481 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak @ rear axle (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

o/s/f & n/s/f headlamp lenses cloudy

Pass 12 Aug 2020 115,830 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 115,830 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

handbrake low effort

Pass 7 Aug 2019 114,019 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 114,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

o/s/f & n/s/f headlamp lenses cloudy

Pass 26 Jul 2018 111,118 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f headlamp lenses cloudy

rear exhaust clamps corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2018 111,114 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

o/s/f & n/s/f headlamp lenses cloudy

rear exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2017 107,984 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

O/S/R & N/S/R INDICATERS FADED

Fail 9 Aug 2017 107,981 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

O/S/R & N/S/R INDICATERS FADED

Pass 17 Aug 2016 104,337 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 104,334 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 101,193 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

clutch pedal anti slip missing

front number plate damaged

n/s/f tyre worn on outter edges

o/s/f tyre worn on outter edges

rear tyres very worn on inner edges & very near wear limit

Fail 31 Jul 2015 101,193 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

clutch pedal anti slip missing

front number plate damaged

n/s/f tyre worn on outter edges

o/s/f tyre worn on outter edges

rear tyres very worn on inner edges & very near wear limit

Pass 8 Aug 2014 97,941 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 97,940 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 93,638 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 90,716 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 90,706 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2011 89,145 miles

brake pad warning light on

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 30 Jun 2010 83,864 miles

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 25 Jun 2010 83,850 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

all brake discs in poor condition

Pass 17 Jun 2009 76,464 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 76,458 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 May 2008 65,362 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 50,575 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 50,437 miles

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

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

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

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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FV04 NWU is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Black with a 4,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FV04 NWU, 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 FV04 NWU registered?

FV04 NWU is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 13 July 2004.

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