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2004 MG Zt

Black Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

125,753 mi
Last recorded125,753 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 125,753 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 123,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Dec 2020 118,813 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Dec 2020 118,782 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jan 2019 117,875 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 113,738 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 109,217 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer wall

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)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 109,217 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer wall

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 105,017 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 98,477 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 98,477 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 96,568 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 96,502 miles

Centre Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

all tyres low on edge

Pass 16 Apr 2012 93,335 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 93,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 89,389 miles

HANDBRAKE ONLY 16%

Fail 7 Apr 2011 89,389 miles

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

HANDBRAKE ONLY 16%

Pass 21 May 2010 85,485 miles

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

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

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

STRONG ADVISE: - REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN TO LIMIT

STRONG ADVISE:- BOTH REAR TYRES ON LEGAL LIMIT

Fail 20 May 2010 85,462 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

STRONG ADVISE: - REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN TO LIMIT

STRONG ADVISE:- BOTH REAR TYRES ON LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 1 May 2009 71,874 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 65,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 May 2008 65,964 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 May 2007 61,334 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 WCB is a 2004 MG Zt in Black with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 WCB, 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 WCB is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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