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BF04 JZT

2004 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,931 mi
Last recorded49,931 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 JZT
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 49,931 miles

surface rust on brake pipes

Fail 12 Mar 2018 49,931 miles

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

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

surface rust on brake pipes

Pass 15 Feb 2017 46,367 miles

front tyres close to limit

front tyres close to limit

surface rust on brake pipes

Pass 14 Mar 2016 42,929 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack gaitor (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust rubber broken

Fail 2 Mar 2016 42,929 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack gaitor (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust rubber broken

Pass 18 Feb 2015 39,185 miles

n/s rear suspension arm/wishbone corroded near drain hole but not seriously effecting the strength of component

slight corrosion on o/s rear wishbone/arm

Pass 26 Feb 2014 35,293 miles

front number plate slightly corroded on lettering

Fail 26 Feb 2014 35,293 miles

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

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

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

front number plate slightly corroded on lettering

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 4 Mar 2013 31,588 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 28,332 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 24,940 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 22,110 miles

front tyres worn slightly on edges

Pass 24 Feb 2009 18,802 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 15,485 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 11,817 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt?

Based on 193,197 MOT tests across 13,994 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,885
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
13,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,540
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,201
Registration plate lamp not working 6,690
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,389
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 3,593
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BF04 JZT is a 2004 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 MG Zt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 69,682 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF04 JZT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this MG Zt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BF04 JZT is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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