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AJ04 BDU

2004 MG Zt

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,741 mi
Last recorded66,741 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 BDU
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2014 66,741 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 66,741 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 58,928 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 58,928 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 52,862 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 46,375 miles

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 20 Jan 2011 46,375 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Oct 2009 37,751 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 37,731 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 30,811 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 24,013 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 23,832 miles

handbrake travel high †unable to see inner pads †n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

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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AJ04 BDU is a 2004 MG Zt in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ04 BDU, 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 AJ04 BDU registered?

AJ04 BDU is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is AJ04 BDU safe to buy?

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