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LB04 EOS

2004 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 4601cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

58,106 mi
Last recorded58,106 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 EOS
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,601cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 58,106 miles

Hand brake only just met requirements 16%

Fail 26 Feb 2026 58,106 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Hand brake only just met requirements 16%

Pass 25 Feb 2025 54,901 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 52,666 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

front & rear suspensions components covered with heavily sealant

vehicle underbody covered with heavily sealant

Pass 28 Nov 2022 51,389 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all underbody covered heavily with sealant

Pass 2 Apr 2021 50,694 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 49,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 49,480 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 48,213 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 47,337 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 44,944 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 43,616 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 42,729 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 42,729 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 41,910 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 40,291 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 36,758 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 May 2012 36,757 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2011 33,028 miles

rear tyres starting to perish on inner edges

Pass 5 May 2010 30,063 miles

both wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 May 2010 30,063 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2009 28,046 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 23,314 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2008 23,287 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 18,599 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2007 14,672 miles

Oil leak

handbrake at end of travel.

small split nearside rear tyre sidewall.

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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LB04 EOS is a 2004 MG Zt in Blue with a 4,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LB04 EOS, 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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LB04 EOS is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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