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SB04 MGV

2004 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,692 mi
Last recorded125,692 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB04 MGV
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 125,692 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear outer inertia seat belt not inspected due to child seat in place

Fail 4 Jul 2013 125,583 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear outer inertia seat belt not inspected due to child seat in place

Pass 10 Jul 2012 116,911 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air bag light on

Pass 14 Jul 2011 109,533 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 97,592 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 97,592 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 78,457 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 78,288 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 59,490 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 43,486 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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SB04 MGV is a 2004 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SB04 MGV, 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 SB04 MGV registered?

SB04 MGV is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 13 May 2004.

Is SB04 MGV safe to buy?

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