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LV04 UMB

2004 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

111,806 mi
Last recorded111,806 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 111,806 miles

engine cover fitted

n/s front tyre tread worn

o/s front tyre tread worn/bald on edges and near limit

rear brake discs starting to corrode, mark up and slightly pitted

under tray fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2016 111,806 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

engine cover fitted

n/s front tyre tread worn

o/s front tyre tread worn/bald on edges and near limit

rear brake discs starting to corrode, mark up and slightly pitted

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2015 106,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

belly pan damaged

front brake discs worn and slightly lipped

o/s front brake pads starting to get low

o/s front tyre tread worn on edges

Fail 7 Jul 2015 106,100 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

belly pan damaged

front brake discs worn and slightly lipped

o/s front brake pads starting to get low

o/s front tyre tread worn on edges

Pass 1 Jul 2014 96,899 miles

Both rear tyre treads wearing thin on edges.

Centre exhaust heat shield damaged/distorted and touching exhaust.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 96,899 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear tyre treads wearing thin on edges.

Centre exhaust heat shield damaged/distorted and touching exhaust.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 89,391 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

The near side front tyre tread is thin on the edges/3mm.

The off side body sill is badly damaged.

The off side rear seat back catch is not securing. Bench style back near side catch is working.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2013 89,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

The near side front tyre tread is thin on the edges/3mm.

The off side body sill is badly damaged.

The off side rear seat back catch is not securing. Bench style back near side catch is working.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2012 82,200 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

The SRS warning lamp is on.

The headlamp cleaning device is not working.

Fail 5 Jul 2012 82,200 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

The SRS warning lamp is on.

The headlamp cleaning device is not working.

Pass 15 Jun 2011 74,732 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 74,732 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 66,160 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 66,160 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Fail 7 Jul 2009 58,957 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 58,957 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 46,830 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 37,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 37,262 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 34,445 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 UMB 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 55%.

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

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 UMB, 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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LV04 UMB is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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