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BA04 TBY

2004 MG Zt-t

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

150,158 mi
Last recorded150,158 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 TBY
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 150,158 miles

chassis slightly corroded

front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2016 150,158 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

chassis slightly corroded

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2015 149,010 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear caliper clip missing

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nsr tyre has cuts on inner sidewall + slight worn on edges

play in steering arms inner joints

Pass 7 Nov 2014 137,426 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

car has general corrosion

ns front to rear brake pipe been fitted wrong way still secure

Fail 29 Oct 2014 136,924 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

car has general corrosion

ns front to rear brake pipe been fitted wrong way still secure

osr caliper clip missing

Fail 8 Nov 2013 122,200 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 122,200 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 109,954 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2012 109,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2011 97,821 miles

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

slight play in right front wheel bearing

Fail 17 Aug 2011 97,821 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

slight play in right front wheel bearing

Pass 17 May 2010 87,350 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2010 87,350 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 76,156 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 76,156 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 59,259 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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BA04 TBY is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BA04 TBY, 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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BA04 TBY is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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