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BN04 BBX

2004 MG Zt

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

167,207 mi
Last recorded167,207 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 BBX
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 May 2023 167,207 miles

Front Coil spring insecure both ns and os dislocated from mounting: ** (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification BOTH NS AND OS: COIL SPRINGS LOWERED / TOO SHORT AND NOT LOCATING IN UPPER BEARINGS CORRECTLY ** (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play BOTH NS AND OS BEARINGS DETATCHED * (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible BOTH NS AND OS: ** DISLOCATED (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components both ns and os springs dislocated from upper bearing ** (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated JOINT NOT VISIBLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OUTER PIN / BEARING ON UPPER WISHBONE ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking Result Brake efficiency 12% Brake lock 0% Parking brake test fail

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH NS AND OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened BOTH NS AND OS: COIL SPRINGS LOWERED / TOO SHORT BUT LOCATING CORRECTLY WHEN SUSPENSION LOWERED (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened LOWERED / SUBSTANTIALLY SHORTER THAN STANDARD: BOTH NS AND OS (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os: floor to sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH NS AND OS WISHBONE ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger / clamps corroded .

Reversing lamp /s inoperative: ADVISORY

corrosion to some underbody components / panels

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Pass 1 Jun 2022 164,159 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Surface corrossion to floor/inner sils and raer subframe

Fail 25 May 2022 164,158 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2021 159,601 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

surface corrosion to rear sub-frame

Pass 4 Jun 2020 157,089 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 153,094 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 153,093 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2017 140,158 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 140,155 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 123,817 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 104,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 104,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 104,513 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 102,043 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 98,371 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 94,070 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 89,264 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 83,242 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 77,765 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 63,183 miles

n/s/r brake caliper sring clip missing

Pass 18 May 2007 39,278 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 39,278 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BN04 BBX is a 2004 MG Zt in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BN04 BBX, 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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BN04 BBX is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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