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BA04 VTL

2004 MG Zt-t

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,524 mi
Last recorded147,524 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 VTL
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2016 147,524 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and off side rear suspension arms (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear parking brake reduced effort in need of ajustment

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 141,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 141,483 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 135,837 miles

o/s strut bearing tight

Fail 17 Dec 2014 135,835 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

o/s strut bearing tight

Pass 18 Dec 2013 122,976 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 122,976 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 116,482 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 105,521 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 90,817 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 90,817 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 76,230 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 75,755 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 62,374 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 49,287 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 VTL is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VTL, 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 VTL registered?

BA04 VTL is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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