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MG04 JEF

2004 MG Zt

Black Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

175,393 mi
Last recorded175,393 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG04 JEF
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 175,393 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 167,336 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 159,903 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 151,914 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 146,991 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 144,826 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 137,942 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 130,192 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 121,681 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 112,948 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyre treads low (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 112,948 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both sides (4.1.D.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyre treads low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 108,647 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 101,939 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 94,544 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 86,098 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 79,586 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 69,868 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 52,262 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 36,117 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 17,411 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 16,812 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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MG04 JEF is a 2004 MG Zt in Black with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 MG04 JEF, 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 MG04 JEF registered?

MG04 JEF is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 30 March 2004.

Is MG04 JEF safe to buy?

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