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V8 AOU

2004 MG Zt

Black Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

73,871 mi
Last recorded73,871 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 AOU
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 73,871 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 73,600 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 73,597 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 72,644 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 68,935 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 68,935 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 65,433 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 63,912 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 63,187 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 63,185 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 61,288 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 60,035 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 56,801 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 53,717 miles

hand brake performance low.

rear tyres wearing low.

Pass 27 May 2014 52,005 miles

hand brake performance poor. (22%)

Pass 1 May 2013 50,210 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on edges.

Pass 2 Mar 2012 47,298 miles

slight play in front anti roll bar links.

Pass 16 Feb 2011 45,588 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 43,562 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 40,503 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 40,488 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 37,957 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jan 2008 37,957 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 33,916 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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V8 AOU is a 2004 MG Zt in Black with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 V8 AOU, 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 V8 AOU registered?

V8 AOU is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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