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MB04 FON

2004 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

154,943 mi
Last recorded154,943 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB04 FON
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 154,943 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 136,615 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 124,643 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 111,495 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 92,219 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 89,084 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front flitch (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jul 2017 89,084 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front flitch (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 85,161 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 81,497 miles

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

nearside front flitch brake pipe slight corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2014 78,357 miles

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

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

front discs corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2014 78,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

front discs corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2013 74,915 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 74,873 miles

Offside Front Electronic stability system switch insecure (3.4.5)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 71,932 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2012 71,931 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2011 67,435 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 58,519 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 58,519 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 49,237 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 39,884 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 39,884 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 29,959 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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MB04 FON is a 2004 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MB04 FON, 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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MB04 FON is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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