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BF04 VAV

2004 MG Zt

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,942 mi
Last recorded168,942 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 VAV
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 168,942 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 166,851 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 166,516 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 166,516 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 166,136 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 145,173 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust system louder than that fitted as standard to a vehicle of the same make and model, but not excessivly loud.

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 145,086 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust system louder than that fitted as standard to a vehicle of the same make and model, but not excessivly loud.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2012 143,883 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 138,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes corroded

flexy hoses deterioated

front tyres worn

water leak, split pipe from top hose to thermostate

Pass 19 Feb 2010 133,295 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2010 133,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 120,893 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 101,182 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 101,182 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 78,777 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 VAV is a 2004 MG Zt in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VAV, 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 VAV is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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