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SO04 FLV

2004 MG Zt-t

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

197,046 mi
Last recorded197,046 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2019 197,046 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 197,022 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe and box (6.1.2 (a))

subframes rusty

suspension components rusty

Pass 20 Jul 2018 194,452 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 194,446 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2017 189,993 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 184,396 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 184,394 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 182,395 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 May 2015 182,395 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 May 2014 178,354 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 178,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2013 168,437 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 155,884 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 138,220 miles
Pass 31 May 2010 119,780 miles
Fail 31 May 2010 119,780 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 102,213 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 102,213 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 May 2008 87,557 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2008 87,557 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 72,179 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 FLV is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FLV, 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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SO04 FLV is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 31 May 2004.

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