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BT04 NLJ

2004 MG Zt

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,309 mi
Last recorded73,309 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 NLJ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 73,309 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 73,309 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 67,757 miles

o/s front differential seal not correctly fitted

sunscreen visor loose

Fail 27 Jan 2014 67,757 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s front differential seal not correctly fitted

sunscreen visor loose

Pass 29 Jan 2013 59,868 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 57,348 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 52,858 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 38,313 miles

brake pad warning lamp 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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BT04 NLJ is a 2004 MG Zt in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NLJ, 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 BT04 NLJ registered?

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

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