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BK04 WTV

2004 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

163,362 mi
Last recorded163,362 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 WTV
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2019 163,362 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative missing link rods (4.1.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions mounted in reverse (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted missing retaining clip (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative missing link rods (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached not seated correctly in the hub (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Shock absorbers likely to become detached worn very thin (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner bead edge next to rim (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged sensor wire secured to the anti roll bar (moving component) (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

rear seat base cushion not secured

tow bar electric couplper plate snapped away

Pass 26 Nov 2018 157,627 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 157,602 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2016 150,769 miles

both front side lights not very bright

offside brake light not as bright as nearside

Fail 1 Dec 2016 150,769 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced nearside low effort (3.7.B.6b)

both front side lights not very bright

exhaust hard on safety bars

front inner wing fixings missing both sides lower panels

offside brake light not as bright as nearside

Fail 3 Nov 2016 150,763 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

bulb failure light on

headlamp washers not working

rear brake discs very corroded, advise replace

Pass 24 Mar 2015 132,411 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

all 4 road wheels bead/rim distorted

flexi section and rear section of exhaust in poor condition due to corrosion

main brake pipes covered in grease not allowing full inspection

Fail 24 Mar 2015 132,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

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

all 4 road wheels bead/rim distorted

flexi section and rear section of exhaust in poor condition due to corrosion

main brake pipes covered in grease not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Mar 2014 124,522 miles

engine stabilizer mount slightly deteriorated

unable to check brake pipes due to covering of grease

Fail 13 Mar 2014 124,446 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

unable to check brake pipes due to covering of grease

Pass 18 Mar 2013 115,078 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 15 Mar 2013 115,020 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 22 Mar 2012 107,032 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has minor cut inside wall

Pass 17 Mar 2011 100,910 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 100,869 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 91,904 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 85,864 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 78,592 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 78,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 70,089 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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BK04 WTV is a 2004 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 WTV, 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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BK04 WTV is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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