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V8 MFU

2004 MG Zt

Purple Petrol 4601cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

84,531 mi
Last recorded84,531 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 MFU
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,601cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 84,531 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 84,531 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 83,553 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 82,109 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 81,806 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 81,806 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 80,853 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 80,853 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45R18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle strut collapsed and fouling (4.1.D.2)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened housing has collapsed and is fouling tyre (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45R18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 79,094 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 74,535 miles

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

eng man light on

oil leaks at diff

vehicle underside corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2014 74,535 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

eng man light on

oil leaks at diff

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2013 73,040 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 73,040 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 71,328 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 71,325 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 66,583 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 66,579 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 57,067 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 42,806 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 41,337 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 41,335 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 37,462 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 37,462 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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 MFU is a 2004 MG Zt in Purple with a 4,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MFU, 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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V8 MFU is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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