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BU04 SMX

2004 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,999 mi
Last recorded123,999 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 SMX
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 123,999 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 119,390 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 119,390 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 112,787 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 100,622 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 100,622 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 82,877 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 71,307 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 71,305 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 56,887 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 45,785 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 38,088 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f tyre badly worn on outer edge nearly to cords

Pass 27 May 2008 26,211 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 13,424 miles

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

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

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 SMX is a 2004 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc 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 BU04 SMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU04 SMX registered?

BU04 SMX is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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