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BU04 UAM

2004 MG Zt

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

115,767 mi
Last recorded115,767 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 UAM
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 115,767 miles

Centre exhaust section fouling on floor brackets

Exhaust back box weak in strength

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Handbrake only just meets requirements

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 115,636 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Leveling rod broken (4.1.5 (a))

Centre exhaust section fouling on floor brackets

Exhaust back box weak in strength

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Handbrake only just meets requirements

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 110,068 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s fronts at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

front exhaust rubber mounting broken

o/s and n/s rear top suspension arms slightly corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2022 110,065 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s fronts at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front exhaust rubber mounting broken

n/s handbrake effort low

o/s and n/s rear top suspension arms slightly corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2021 108,122 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2020 107,798 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 107,798 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak front pipe behind radiator ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 104,914 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 103,072 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 100,797 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 89,808 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 88,144 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 78,058 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 73,630 miles

Brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 4 Oct 2012 71,801 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 67,704 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 61,368 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 54,262 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 45,693 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 36,351 miles

unable to see inner brake pads †n/s/f tyre wearing on outer egde

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 UAM is a 2004 MG Zt in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 UAM, 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 UAM is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 4 May 2004.

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