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BP04 BVL

2004 MG Zt-t

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

222,850 mi
Last recorded222,850 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 BVL
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 222,850 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 222,845 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 215,706 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 215,703 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 211,507 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 211,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears and leaking DO NOT DRIVE!!!!! (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2017 208,787 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 205,451 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 202,299 miles

both front & n/s number plate lights dull

Pass 25 Jun 2014 197,842 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 189,695 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 181,342 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 168,582 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 154,010 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 135,358 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 135,358 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 111,187 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 85,264 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 85,264 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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BP04 BVL is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2004 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 82,386 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zt-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BP04 BVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BP04 BVL is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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