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BT04 LUH

2004 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

203,928 mi
Last recorded203,928 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 LUH
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 203,928 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2021 203,926 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 191,277 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

right hand horn button not working

Fail 16 Dec 2020 190,995 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust bracket broken

right hand horn button not working

Pass 29 Jun 2019 171,334 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside front and nearside rear ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front brake pipe cleaned and greased

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 171,269 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster missing (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside front and nearside rear ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 155,629 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR ()

REAR EXHAUST SLIGHTLY LEAKING

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 155,585 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR ()

REAR EXHAUST SLIGHTLY LEAKING

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 140,954 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 127,061 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 112,423 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 26 Jun 2014 97,519 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 97,518 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 79,358 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jun 2012 65,154 miles

Nearside rear inner sidewall is cracking but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Offside rear inner sidewall is cracking but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 10 Jun 2011 54,430 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 54,430 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 43,480 miles

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 9 Jun 2009 36,075 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 28,657 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 19,711 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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BT04 LUH is a 2004 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BT04 LUH, 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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BT04 LUH is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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