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BU04 AKJ

2004 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,387 mi
Last recorded80,387 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 AKJ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 80,387 miles

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

boot lock sticking

front brake discs worn and corroded

ns/r tyre close to limit

os/r tyre close to limit

rear brake discs corroded

wiper blades smearing slightly

Fail 11 Mar 2016 80,222 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

boot lock sticking

front brake discs worn and corroded

ns/r coil spring corroded

ns/r tyre close to limit

os/r tyre close to limit

rear brake discs corroded

wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 26 Mar 2015 74,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 28 Mar 2014 69,074 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2013 64,074 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nsf tyre on 3mm.

Nsf tyre wearing on both inner and outer edges.

Nsr tyre out of shape.

Oil leak

Osf tyre on 3mm.

Osf tyre wearing on both inner and outer edges.

Osr tyre out of shape.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

childseat fitted to nsr seat not allowing for full inspection of seatbelt.

Pass 13 Mar 2013 64,074 miles

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

Nsf tyre on 3mm.

Nsf tyre wearing on both inner and outer edges.

Nsr tyre out of shape.

Oil leak

Osf tyre on 3mm.

Osf tyre wearing on both inner and outer edges.

Osr tyre out of shape.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

childseat fitted to nsr seat not allowing for full inspection of seatbelt.

Pass 20 Mar 2012 57,030 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 51,371 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 46,915 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 42,416 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 36,495 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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BU04 AKJ is a 2004 MG Zt in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BU04 AKJ, 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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BU04 AKJ is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 2 August 2004.

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