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BU04 TVL

2004 MG Zt-t

Purple Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,230 mi
Last recorded81,230 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2013
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 TVL
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2013 81,230 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 68,760 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 68,760 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 59,150 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet only secured down on one latch (n\s not locking)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 59,150 miles

bonnet only secured down on one latch (n\s not locking)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 50,785 miles

front bumper damaged

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

o\s\f headllamp & indicator units loose

Pass 6 Jan 2009 41,332 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 29,946 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 29,946 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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BU04 TVL is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Purple with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 82,386 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-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU04 TVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU04 TVL registered?

BU04 TVL is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 27 May 2004.

Is BU04 TVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU04 TVL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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