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V8 UOX

2004 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

108,973 mi
Last recorded108,973 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 UOX
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 108,973 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 108,669 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 108,605 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment No Reserve Travel (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2021 108,575 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 108,574 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 108,530 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 108,493 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring (1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged reluctor ring (1.6 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 107,910 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 107,910 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 107,513 miles

Both rear shock absorber casings rusty but not considered excessive

Fail 16 Jun 2018 107,513 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Both rear shock absorber casings rusty but not considered excessive

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2017 107,442 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 107,442 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 106,353 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 106,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 May 2015 104,514 miles

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

all 4 discs corroded on inside edge

Fail 20 May 2015 104,514 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

all 4 discs corroded on inside edge

Pass 22 Feb 2014 100,984 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 97,670 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 97,670 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 92,655 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 85,440 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 85,440 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2010 74,355 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 63,642 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 53,565 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 41,514 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 UOX is a 2004 MG Zt in Blue with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 UOX, 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 UOX is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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