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BN04 HTP

2004 MG Zt

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,065 mi
Last recorded137,065 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 137,065 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 133,664 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 130,249 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 126,963 miles

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2021 124,650 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 123,347 miles

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

rear exhaust section deterioirated

Pass 9 May 2019 119,098 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 115,976 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 112,472 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 112,065 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 112,065 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 107,636 miles

Offside Rear tyre aproching wear bars

front brake discs worn

Pass 20 Mar 2015 103,533 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 20 Mar 2015 103,533 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 2 May 2014 99,980 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 2 May 2014 99,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 97,581 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 94,368 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 94,368 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 87,347 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 87,347 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 77,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 67,101 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 56,897 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 47,071 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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BN04 HTP is a 2004 MG Zt in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HTP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN04 HTP registered?

BN04 HTP is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is BN04 HTP safe to buy?

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