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BK04 UML

2004 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

59,384 mi
Last recorded59,384 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 UML
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2011 59,384 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake warning light on

engine misfiring

unable to fully inspect front and rear brake pads.

unable to open o/s/r door

Fail 24 Aug 2011 59,324 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake warning light on

engine misfiring

unable to fully inspect front and rear brake pads.

unable to open o/s/r door

Pass 7 Jun 2010 51,691 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 51,666 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

bonnet release handle broken

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside front tyre cut

Fail 31 Mar 2009 40,258 miles

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

engine management light illuminated on dash

offside rear tyre has a nail in the tread and has slight sidewall damage

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 31 Mar 2009 40,258 miles

engine management light illuminated on dash

offside rear tyre has a nail in the tread and has slight sidewall damage

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 7 Jan 2008 26,813 miles

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

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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BK04 UML is a 2004 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BK04 UML, 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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What year was BK04 UML registered?

BK04 UML is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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