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MA04 CAA

2004 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

90,565 mi
Last recorded90,565 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA04 CAA
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 90,565 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 87,485 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 83,786 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 80,661 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 80,399 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 80,390 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 79,965 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 78,070 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 75,726 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 71,685 miles

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

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

rear os hand brake low effort

Pass 6 Jun 2016 66,890 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 61,363 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 56,702 miles

nail in n/s rear tyre and tread worn low

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 19 Feb 2013 45,679 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 39,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

front to rear metal brake pipe slight surface corrosion

nearside rear tyre feathered to inner and outer edges

parking brake has long travel

rear brake discs worn

Pass 30 Sep 2010 39,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

front to rear metal brake pipe slight surface corrosion

nearside rear tyre feathered to inner and outer edges

parking brake has long travel

rear brake discs worn

Pass 30 Sep 2009 32,274 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 24,930 miles

Both front tyre walls split.

Pass 25 Sep 2007 18,329 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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MA04 CAA is a 2004 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 MA04 CAA, 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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MA04 CAA is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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