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BD04 AYF

2004 MG Zt-t

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

64,026 mi
Last recorded64,026 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 AYF
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 64,026 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2020 62,145 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 59,338 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 56,642 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Centre To Rear Brake Pipe Corroded Unable To Fully Inspect Due To grease Coating (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Headlamps (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust Box Coroded

Fail 8 May 2018 56,642 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Centre To Rear Brake Pipe Corroded Unable To Fully Inspect Due To grease Coating (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear Exhaust Box Clamp (7.1.1)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Headlamps (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust Box Coroded

Pass 9 May 2017 54,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

n/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded.

n/s/r shock absorber have slight misting of oil.

slight play in n/s and o/s rack end ball joints.

slight play in n/s/f suspension arm ball joint.

slightly worn n/s and o/s/f suspension arm rear bushes.

Fail 6 May 2017 54,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

major oil leak.

n/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded.

n/s/r shock absorber have slight misting of oil.

slight play in n/s and o/s rack end ball joints.

slight play in n/s/f suspension arm ball joint.

slightly worn n/s and o/s/f suspension arm rear bushes.

Pass 9 Apr 2016 51,051 miles

Front both tyre walls perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 48,094 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 48,093 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 44,667 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

brake pipes covered in copper grease

Fail 11 Apr 2014 44,667 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

brake pipes covered in copper grease

Pass 3 May 2013 41,355 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust deteriating

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 3 May 2013 41,355 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust deteriating

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 4 May 2012 38,166 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Fail 2 May 2012 38,166 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Fail 21 Apr 2011 33,877 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 21 Apr 2011 33,877 miles

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

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 16 Apr 2010 29,746 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 36,464 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 21,198 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 13,723 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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BD04 AYF is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 BD04 AYF, 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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BD04 AYF is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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