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BA04 THZ

2004 MG Zt-t

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,495 mi
Last recorded104,495 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 THZ
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 104,495 miles

Nearside Front Anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorating

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported x2 at floor mounting (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 104,442 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorating

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported x2 at floor mounting (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 95,701 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 95,701 miles

Offside Front Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 93,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 90,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 85,863 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2021 83,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material floor to bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported floor to bulkhead (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2021 83,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material floor to bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported floor to bulkhead (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 83,208 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 81,069 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 78,303 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 75,378 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 71,772 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 65,718 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 56,612 miles

rear exhaust system deterioated

Pass 9 Feb 2013 48,115 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 39,809 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 37,368 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 34,152 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 29,438 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 24,386 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Jul 2007 18,272 miles

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 18,272 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 THZ is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BA04 THZ, 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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What year was BA04 THZ registered?

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

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