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BT04 NMX

2004 MG Zt

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,482 mi
Last recorded91,482 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 NMX
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2022 91,482 miles

Emissions not tested Failed initial Basic Emissions Test on excessive C.O. at fast idle. Insufficient fuel to proceed to 'Full' emissions test; All indications point towards likely 'fail' still. Note: Lambda, H.C. and natural idle C.O. appear o.k. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Minimum of three corrosion holes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various. (1.1.11 (c))

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated Lambda sensor wiring twisted (4.11 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever travel borders on excessive

Various areas of corrosion inc. some components

Pass 13 Jul 2020 90,166 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 89,202 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 89,201 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS sensor (3.4.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing ball joint (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 88,865 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 83,948 miles

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

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

n/s wiper blade split

o/s rear upper wishbone corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2013 72,544 miles

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

engine drive belt worn

Pass 19 Apr 2012 63,002 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 63,002 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 54,368 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 48,145 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 39,453 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 32,352 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 24,333 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 NMX is a 2004 MG Zt in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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