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BT04 NMV

2004 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

64,211 mi
Last recorded64,211 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 NMV
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 64,211 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 64,211 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged sensor wire (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 61,430 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 May 2018 61,430 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 May 2017 56,545 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 May 2017 56,545 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2016 51,937 miles

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 31 May 2016 51,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 5 Jun 2015 47,211 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 47,211 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

exhaust system corroded.

Pass 14 May 2014 43,037 miles

handbrake travels high recomend a clean and adjustment

Fail 14 May 2014 43,037 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

handbrake travels high recomend a clean and adjustment

Pass 16 May 2013 37,909 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 32,671 miles

long handbrake travel

front brake pads getting low

Pass 5 May 2011 27,879 miles

handbrake travels high

1 jet on osf washer not working

Pass 4 May 2010 22,535 miles

handbrake travel is quite high

Fail 1 May 2010 22,535 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake travel is quite high

Pass 8 May 2009 17,548 miles

Long hand brake travel

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

Fail 8 May 2009 17,548 miles

Long hand brake travel

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 13,241 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 8,976 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 NMV is a 2004 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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