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SO04 AUT

2004 MG Zt

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,693 mi
Last recorded88,693 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 AUT
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 88,693 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 86,388 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 78,708 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 78,708 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 70,567 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 63,863 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 56,785 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 56,785 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 50,688 miles

clutch noisey

Pass 6 Jun 2011 45,084 miles

N/S/R Tyre has cut in sidewall (not deep enough to expose ply or cords).

Pass 8 Jun 2010 40,227 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 40,227 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 35,678 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 35,678 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 31,902 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 27,875 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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SO04 AUT is a 2004 MG Zt in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SO04 AUT, 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 SO04 AUT registered?

SO04 AUT is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 14 May 2004.

Is SO04 AUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO04 AUT shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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