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BU04 TJZ

2004 MG Zt

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

140,389 mi
Last recorded140,389 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 TJZ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 140,389 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 133,777 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 126,791 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 126,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 114,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 114,370 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 103,677 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 90,025 miles

Airbag light on

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Handbrake travel high

Rear brake discs worn

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 17 Jan 2012 90,025 miles

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

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

Airbag light on

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Handbrake travel high

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake discs worn

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2011 75,272 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

airbag light on

engine light on

n/s mirror repaired

pitting disc's

Fail 17 Jan 2011 75,272 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

airbag light on

engine light on

n/s mirror repaired

pitting disc's

Pass 29 Jul 2010 72,424 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 72,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 68,144 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 68,144 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Aug 2008 64,065 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 64,065 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 57,225 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 57,225 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 TJZ is a 2004 MG Zt in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BU04 TJZ, 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 TJZ is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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