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P8 EBF

2004 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

64,023 mi
Last recorded64,023 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 EBF
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 64,023 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear multiple places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 62,891 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Various rear suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2024 62,117 miles

Front advise pads very low

Pass 29 Mar 2023 60,841 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 60,840 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 59,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 59,413 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 58,207 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 58,207 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 57,785 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 55,220 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge

frt tyres 3mm worn outer edges

Fail 25 Mar 2019 55,021 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 53,244 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 53,244 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 52,363 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 52,363 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 51,103 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 51,103 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 48,625 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 45,553 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 41,580 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 27 Mar 2013 41,580 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear exhaust

Pass 11 Apr 2012 39,051 miles

engine oil leak

rear exhaust box badly corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2012 39,044 miles

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

engine oil leak

rear exhaust box badly corroded

rear pads low

Pass 1 Apr 2011 36,029 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 31,620 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 26,164 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 20,569 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 15,695 miles

NAIL IN THE O/S/R TYRE TREAD

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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P8 EBF is a 2004 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 P8 EBF, 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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P8 EBF is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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