MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,207 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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)
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)
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)
n/s/r brake caliper sring clip missing
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the MG Zt?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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