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B16 GFO

2004 MG Zt-t

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

192,117 mi
Last recorded192,117 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 GFO
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 192,117 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 187,002 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 184,473 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 180,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 174,456 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 164,997 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 164,521 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 163,070 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 162,374 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 159,756 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 156,501 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 156,491 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 155,759 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 29 May 2014 155,519 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 142,407 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

Pass 28 May 2012 129,333 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT AND WORN LOW INSIDE EDGE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD INSIDE EDGE ALSO STARTING TO WEAR LOW

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front shock absorber slight fluid leak

rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

recommend customer to have rear coil springs checked with wheels removed - possible break in lower coils

Fail 17 May 2012 128,942 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT AND WORN LOW INSIDE EDGE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD INSIDE EDGE ALSO STARTING TO WEAR LOW

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front shock absorber slight fluid leak

rear exhaust starting to deteriorate

recommend customer to have rear coil springs checked with wheels removed - possible break in lower coils

Pass 18 May 2011 115,850 miles

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

corrosion nearside rear brake disc

Fail 9 May 2011 115,532 miles

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

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

corrosion nearside rear brake disc

Pass 11 May 2010 102,609 miles

brake pedal slightly creeping under load

n/s & o/s rear suspension shock absorbers slightly damp

n/s/f suspension shock absorber damp

n/s/r light unit missaligned

o/s/f brake pipe corrosion

o/s/r amber indicator slightly faded

o/s/r brake caliper anti rattle clip not fitted

rear brake discs wear/noisey

rear exaust silencer corroding

Fail 10 May 2010 102,609 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

brake pedal slightly creeping under load

n/s & o/s rear suspension shock absorbers slightly damp

n/s/f suspension shock absorber damp

n/s/r light unit missaligned

o/s/f brake pipe corrosion

o/s/r amber indicator slightly faded

o/s/r brake caliper anti rattle clip not fitted

rear brake discs wear/noisey

rear exaust silencer corroding

Pass 11 May 2009 90,888 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

hand brake high

Pass 3 May 2008 86,564 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 67,474 miles

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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B16 GFO is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B16 GFO, 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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B16 GFO is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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