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MF04 FVY

2004 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,640 mi
Last recorded101,640 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF04 FVY
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 101,640 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2014 101,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2013 92,976 miles

both front antiroll bar link arm gaiters slightly perished

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and nail in tread

offide front jacking pad missing

offside rear brake pad warning wire insecure

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm tread

play in nearside track rod end(strong advise)

slight blow evident from exhaust flexi joint

slight corrosion on both front brake pipes

slight corrosion on front suspension coil springs

slight oil stains on nearside of steering rack

slight play in both steering rack track rods

Pass 1 Aug 2012 86,403 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine management light on.

Nearside & offside front steering rack gaiters have slight misting of oil.

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

Nearside rear tyre has small cut to outer sidewall,not deep enough to reveal cords.

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

Rear brake discs have slight surface corrosion.

Fail 1 Aug 2012 86,403 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine management light on.

Nearside & offside front steering rack gaiters have slight misting of oil.

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

Nearside rear tyre has small cut to outer sidewall,not deep enough to reveal cords.

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

Rear brake discs have slight surface corrosion.

Pass 4 Oct 2010 78,655 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 78,655 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 67,692 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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MF04 FVY is a 2004 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 MF04 FVY, 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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MF04 FVY is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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