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SO04 FLJ

2004 MG Zt-t

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

151,839 mi
Last recorded151,839 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 FLJ
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 151,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 14 Sep 2016 151,839 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking below power steering pump (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 23 Sep 2015 135,052 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 131,537 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 114,694 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s & n/s/f tyres worn on outside edge 225/45/18

o/s/r tyre worn on outside edge 225/45/18

Fail 26 Sep 2014 114,694 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s & n/s/f tyres worn on outside edge 225/45/18

o/s/r tyre worn on outside edge 225/45/18

Pass 9 Jan 2014 114,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front tyres are worn on outside edges

nearside front tyre has damage to the side wall

nearsiode rear tyre is worn on the outside edge

offside rear tyre is at the wear bands

Pass 7 Jan 2013 108,444 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 3 Jan 2013 108,444 miles

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rear tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 10 Jan 2012 102,399 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 102,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 97,769 miles

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

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

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

all four tyres wearing outside edge

Pass 27 Jul 2010 90,038 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 83,693 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 73,389 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 53,593 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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SO04 FLJ is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2004 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 82,386 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-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SO04 FLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SO04 FLJ registered?

SO04 FLJ is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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