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HG04 TMV

2004 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

149,322 mi
Last recorded149,322 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 TMV
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 149,322 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 146,068 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 142,636 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 138,012 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 134,391 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 134,295 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect advise check bulb is fitted correctly (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

eml light on

Pass 9 Nov 2016 130,090 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 130,089 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 122,377 miles

auxiliary belt in poor condition

engine management light is on

exhaust is loose at both joints

slight play in the n/s/f anti roll bar end link

Pass 16 Feb 2015 112,933 miles

engine managment light is on

slight play in the n/s anti roll bar end link

Fail 16 Feb 2015 112,933 miles

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

engine managment light is on

slight play in the n/s anti roll bar end link

Pass 17 Feb 2014 103,950 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 103,950 miles

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

anti roll bar link boots in poor condition

front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Feb 2013 93,646 miles

air bag lamp on dash on

Pass 20 Feb 2012 84,202 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 73,344 miles

rear n/s brake readings poor

rear tyre treds worn slightly unevenly

Pass 8 Feb 2010 64,957 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 54,291 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 44,057 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 30,951 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 30,951 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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HG04 TMV is a 2004 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HG04 TMV, 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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What year was HG04 TMV registered?

HG04 TMV is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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