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BU04 UBG

2004 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,538 mi
Last recorded106,538 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 UBG
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 May 2014 106,538 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Rear exhuast hanger rubber split

Pass 9 May 2013 98,540 miles

Rear exhuast box badly corroded

Rear exhuast hanger split

Fail 2 May 2013 98,377 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear exhuast box badly corroded

Rear exhuast hanger split

Pass 4 May 2012 85,724 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

srs/airbag light on

Fail 4 May 2012 85,724 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

srs/airbag light on

Pass 4 May 2011 76,005 miles

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

airbag light on

Fail 3 May 2011 76,005 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

airbag light on

Pass 7 May 2010 68,805 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 60,165 miles

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 2 May 2008 50,989 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 43,205 miles

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 UBG is a 2004 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 UBG, 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 UBG registered?

BU04 UBG is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 4 May 2004.

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