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AW04 BVR

2004 MG Zt-t

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

117,856 mi
Last recorded117,856 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW04 BVR
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 117,856 miles

brake pipes underside vehicle showing signs of corrosion

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 9 Nov 2020 117,854 miles

Brake performance not tested due to power steering leak and badly corroded o/s/f brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested due to power steering leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose corroded such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.5 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake pipes underside vehicle showing signs of corrosion

centre exhaust shield loose

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2019 115,759 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust tail pipe missing

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion in general

Fail 12 Nov 2019 115,745 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury door pillar (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury door pillar (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust tail pipe missing

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion in general

Pass 20 Nov 2018 113,067 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2017 110,246 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 110,246 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 107,431 miles

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall damaged

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 103,713 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2015 103,713 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 100,130 miles

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 100,103 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2013 95,419 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 95,414 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 85,948 miles

airbag warning light on

Fail 20 Oct 2012 85,944 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

airbag warning light on

Pass 14 Oct 2011 73,266 miles

rear beake discs slightly corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2011 73,266 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear beake discs slightly corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2010 61,402 miles

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)

washers sluggish to work

Pass 2 Sep 2009 53,187 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 53,187 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 44,745 miles

park brake requires adjustment

Fail 9 Jul 2008 44,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

park brake requires adjustment

Pass 1 Aug 2007 37,996 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 37,996 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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AW04 BVR is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

Across all 2004 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 82,386 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-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AW04 BVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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AW04 BVR is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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