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BU04 TWF

2004 MG Zt-t

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

139,643 mi
Last recorded139,643 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 TWF
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 139,643 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 131,853 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 131,441 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 131,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 128,913 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 126,830 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 126,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 125,044 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 123,127 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 121,714 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 119,939 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 117,570 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 114,032 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 114,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 109,714 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 105,677 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 100,936 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 94,347 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 88,358 miles

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

air bag light on

handbrake slighty high

Pass 9 Oct 2009 77,963 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 75,182 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 70,879 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 70,867 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 TWF is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TWF, 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.

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What year was BU04 TWF registered?

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

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