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BN04 LYW

2004 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

999,999 mi
Last recorded999,999 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 LYW
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 999,999 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 999,999 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Rear OFFSIDE SUSPENSION ARM CORRODED

Pass 15 Aug 2016 999,999 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 999,999 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on dashboard

Fail 13 Aug 2015 999,999 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on dashboard

Pass 14 Aug 2014 999,999 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 999,999 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 999,999 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 99,644 miles

back box rusty

engine light on

slight flat spot nsr wheel

Fail 16 Jun 2011 99,623 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

back box rusty

engine light on

Pass 18 Jun 2010 91,284 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 91,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 86,832 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 72,046 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 59,867 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 LYW is a 2004 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LYW, 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 LYW registered?

BN04 LYW is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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