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X12 MGV

2004 MG Zt

Black Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,398 mi
Last recorded129,398 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX12 MGV
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 129,398 miles

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 13 May 2026 129,398 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))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 7 May 2025 128,900 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 128,150 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 126,279 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 126,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 May 2022 123,586 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 121,358 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 120,687 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2020 120,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 118,049 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 114,410 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 114,410 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2017 109,585 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 108,296 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 107,270 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 105,789 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 105,784 miles

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 104,383 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 101,347 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 98,696 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 96,267 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 92,801 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 89,245 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 89,195 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 86,481 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 63,995 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 63,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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X12 MGV is a 2004 MG Zt in Black with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X12 MGV, 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 X12 MGV registered?

X12 MGV is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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