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BL04 FTE

2004 MG Zt

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

186,955 mi
Last recorded186,955 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 FTE
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2014 186,955 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front inner and outer wall low 2.0mm

offside front inner wall thread low

Pass 27 Dec 2012 172,909 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 158,875 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 156,753 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 146,516 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 116,766 miles

air bag light on

Pass 17 May 2007 86,543 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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BL04 FTE is a 2004 MG Zt in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BL04 FTE, 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 BL04 FTE registered?

BL04 FTE is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 21 May 2004.

Is BL04 FTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL04 FTE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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