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MG ZT

Purple · Petrol · 2004 · 4,601 cc

V8 MFUMOT history

V8 MFU is a purple petrol MG ZT first used on 16 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 4 Apr 2023 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 84,531 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Apr 2022.

V8 MFU purple MG Zt – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MG Zt, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Apr 2023
Mileage
84,531 mi
At MOT on 5 Apr 2022
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,227 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 MFU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
ZT
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,601 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 MFU was last recorded at 84,531 miles on 5 Apr 2022, 978 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,553 miles · 10 Apr 2019
Between the last two tests
978 miles
Average per year
3,227 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 84,531 miles
  • 2019 – 83,553 miles
  • 2018 – 82,109 miles
  • 2017 – 81,806 miles
  • 2016 – 80,853 miles
  • 2015 – 79,094 miles
  • 2014 – 74,535 miles
  • 2013 – 73,040 miles
  • 2012 – 71,328 miles
  • 2011 – 66,583 miles
  • 2010 – 57,067 miles
  • 2009 – 42,806 miles
  • 2008 – 41,337 miles
  • 2007 – 37,462 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,531 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Dangerous6 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    84,531 miles
    Test number
    178829434125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail84,531 miles (+978)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,531 miles
    Test number
    283484968369
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  3. Pass83,553 miles (+1,444)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    83,553 miles
    Test number
    923938495585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass82,109 miles (+303)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    82,109 miles
    Test number
    522448928154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass81,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    81,806 miles
    Test number
    273388386190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail81,806 miles (+953)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,806 miles
    Test number
    590205936809
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  7. Pass80,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    80,853 miles
    Test number
    626351696479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail80,853 miles (+1,759)1 dangerous5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,853 miles
    Test number
    199168825586
    • DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened housing has collapsed and is fouling tyre (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45R18 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle strut collapsed and fouling (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureSteering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45R18 (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass79,094 miles (+4,559)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    79,094 miles
    Test number
    217046665094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass74,535 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    74,535 miles
    Test number
    258998274075
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteEng man light on
    • NoteOil leaks at diff
    • NoteVehicle underside corroded

  11. Fail74,535 miles (+1,495)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,535 miles
    Test number
    667294074081
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteEng man light on
    • NoteOil leaks at diff
    • NoteVehicle underside corroded

  12. Pass73,040 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    73,040 miles
    Test number
    646941273059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  13. Fail73,040 miles (+1,712)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,040 miles
    Test number
    168437863017
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  14. Pass71,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    71,328 miles
    Test number
    566314562125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail71,325 miles (+4,742)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,325 miles
    Test number
    769914562195
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass66,583 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    66,583 miles
    Test number
    685132551110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail66,579 miles (+9,512)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,579 miles
    Test number
    239722351116
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass57,067 miles (+14,261)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    57,067 miles
    Test number
    432158440070
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass42,806 miles (+1,469)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    42,806 miles
    Test number
    924029849050
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass41,337 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    41,337 miles
    Test number
    423376178276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail41,335 miles (+3,873)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,335 miles
    Test number
    342880078428
    • FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass37,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    37,462 miles
    Test number
    733627347200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail37,462 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,462 miles
    Test number
    190396347202
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about V8 MFU

Does V8 MFU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V8 MFU expired on 4 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V8 MFU?
The MOT on V8 MFU expired on 4 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V8 MFU done?
V8 MFU was recorded at 84,531 miles at its MOT on 5 Apr 2022, an average of 3,227 miles a year.
Has V8 MFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 MFU has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on V8 MFU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on V8 MFU find?
V8 MFU passed its latest MOT on 5 Apr 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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