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FC04 KKB

2004 MG Z

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,671 mi
Last recorded59,671 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2009
Typical for 2004 MG Z33,622 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC04 KKB
MakeMG
ModelZ
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2009 59,671 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 58,561 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 38,413 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 38,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 32,623 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 32,623 miles

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

How Reliable is the MG Z?

Based on 651 MOT tests across 136 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
7,842
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
136
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 19
Stop lamp not working 18
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 16
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
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FC04 KKB is a 2004 MG Z in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2004 MG Z models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 33,622 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 Z fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FC04 KKB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Z typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this MG Z is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FC04 KKB is a 2004 MG Z, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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