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LV04 NBA

2004 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

173,614 mi
Last recorded173,614 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV04 NBA
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 173,614 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 162,244 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 151,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp beam image is weak

Offside Headlamp beam image is weak

Pass 30 Dec 2022 140,591 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 130,060 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 125,293 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 111,557 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 98,982 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 89,174 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 82,258 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 74,778 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 66,892 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 66,892 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 61,328 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 56,085 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 50,395 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 42,936 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 35,966 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 29,321 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 21,144 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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LV04 NBA is a 2004 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 LV04 NBA, 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 LV04 NBA registered?

LV04 NBA is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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