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SV04 TVE

2004 MG Zt

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

109,957 mi
Last recorded109,957 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV04 TVE
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 109,957 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 109,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 108,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 106,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 91,457 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 76,612 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 59,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 59,719 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 48,541 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 42,968 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2012 42,688 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 37,167 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 37,069 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 30,062 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2009 23,601 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 17,019 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 9,984 miles

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

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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SV04 TVE is a 2004 MG Zt in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SV04 TVE, 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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SV04 TVE is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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