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BT04 EHY

2004 MG Zt-t

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

143,180 mi
Last recorded143,180 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 EHY
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2023 143,180 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested Due to both headlamp lens (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Rusted through (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central to rear and offside and nearside rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front heat shield deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall and nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower slight only felt on turn plates (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 26 Oct 2022 136,891 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 131,419 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside handbrake weak

Pass 22 Oct 2020 127,630 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 127,591 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 123,837 miles

Off side rear brake caliper vibration spring missing

Fail 7 Oct 2019 123,837 miles

Off side rear brake caliper vibration spring missing

Steering locking device ineffective Lock nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 112,636 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 106,400 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 93,984 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 82,230 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

REAR EXHAUST BRACKET CORROADED

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 73,464 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 66,055 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 59,670 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 52,955 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 47,029 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 41,677 miles

handbrake travel high

Pass 5 Mar 2008 35,037 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 30,661 miles

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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BT04 EHY is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BT04 EHY, 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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BT04 EHY is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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