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NG04 LFV

2004 MG Z

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2010
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

79,612 mi
Last recorded79,612 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2009
Typical for 2004 MG Z33,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG04 LFV
MakeMG
ModelZ
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2009 79,612 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 79,599 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)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 67,439 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 67,437 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)

Fail 7 Dec 2007 67,429 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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NG04 LFV is a 2004 MG Z in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 NG04 LFV, 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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What year was NG04 LFV registered?

NG04 LFV is a 2004 MG Z, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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