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V8 UTF

2004 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 4601cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,499 mi
Last recorded74,499 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 UTF
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,601cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 74,499 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 74,485 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 72,637 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 69,184 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 67,477 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 67,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 66,895 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 66,855 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front slight damage to the outer of the alloy wheel.

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 66,011 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 65,226 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 64,484 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 63,652 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 63,652 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 62,859 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 62,069 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 61,249 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 60,426 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 59,835 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 58,084 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 51,245 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 34,298 miles

chips to screen † †engine mangerment light on † †slight oil leak to rear diff

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 UTF is a 2004 MG Zt in Silver with a 4,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UTF, 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 UTF registered?

V8 UTF is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 24 March 2004.

Is V8 UTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V8 UTF shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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