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BN04 HTT

2004 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

101,921 mi
Last recorded101,921 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 HTT
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 101,921 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 98,512 miles

Handbrake low

Fail 22 Feb 2021 98,512 miles

Handbrake low

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 96,218 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 96,218 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 90,788 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 90,098 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 90,076 miles

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

amber brake light showing

Pass 1 Mar 2016 89,035 miles

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

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

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Fail 1 Mar 2016 89,027 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Pass 9 Mar 2015 88,236 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 85,660 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 85,660 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 81,851 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 81,851 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 77,774 miles

air bag light on indicating a fault

under side heat shield insecure

Fail 26 Mar 2012 77,735 miles

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

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

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

under side heat shield insecure

air bag light on indicating a fault

off side rear tyre poor side walls advise replacement

Pass 31 Mar 2011 71,675 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 71,650 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 64,189 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 54,338 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 44,899 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 33,099 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 HTT is a 2004 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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