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BRZ 260

2004 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 4601cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

84,065 mi
Last recorded84,065 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRZ 260
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,601cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 84,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 81,146 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2025 81,131 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect reflector loose (4.1.2 (c))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 78,427 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 76,475 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 74,908 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 73,583 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 67,280 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 66,198 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 31 May 2018 66,198 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2017 65,686 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 65,686 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 63,095 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 63,095 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 58,834 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 56,085 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2014 56,063 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2013 51,862 miles

engine management light on

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Fail 21 Jan 2013 51,599 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine management light on

rear discs scored/corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2012 45,913 miles

oil leaks from back axle & gearbox

Fail 31 Jan 2012 45,890 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 37,586 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)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2010 37,571 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 32,347 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 30,244 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 30,234 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 May 2007 24,972 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 3 May 2007 24,881 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

air bag light on

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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BRZ 260 is a 2004 MG Zt in Grey with a 4,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BRZ 260, 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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What year was BRZ 260 registered?

BRZ 260 is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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