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BG04 UZP

2004 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

88,642 mi
Last recorded88,642 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 UZP
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 88,642 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

slight play in ns/f top suspension mounting

Pass 2 Aug 2017 83,935 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 83,935 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 80,419 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 80,419 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 77,585 miles

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

Low effort on o/s park brake.

Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 77,407 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Low effort on o/s park brake.

Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 69,625 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 61,521 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 61,521 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 53,815 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 53,815 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Engine management warning lamp illuminated.

Pass 5 Apr 2011 47,008 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 47,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2010 40,350 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 40,350 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 32,676 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 25,556 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 16,192 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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BG04 UZP is a 2004 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BG04 UZP, 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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BG04 UZP is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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