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BD04 YGP

2004 MG Zt-t

Grey Petrol 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

263,575 mi
Last recorded263,575 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 YGP
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 263,575 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 263,371 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2023 249,087 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2023 249,071 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2022 238,544 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 233,309 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 226,384 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 212,875 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 212,867 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 197,411 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 183,246 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 167,242 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 155,931 miles

N/S/F tyre has slight side wall damage

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust deteriored

Fail 2 Jul 2014 155,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/F tyre has slight side wall damage

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust deteriored

Pass 28 Jun 2013 146,102 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 138,322 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 138,322 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 128,503 miles

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 Apr 2010 117,585 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 108,713 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 108,713 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 102,086 miles

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

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

offside auto h/lamp adjuster innop

Fail 28 Apr 2008 102,086 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

offside auto h/lamp adjuster innop

Pass 27 Apr 2007 97,277 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 96,399 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 YGP is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,951cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BD04 YGP, 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 YGP is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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