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BU04 UEP

2004 MG Zt-t

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,275 mi
Last recorded143,275 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 UEP
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 143,275 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Aug 2014 135,326 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 135,326 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 124,496 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 124,496 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 112,287 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 112,268 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2011 97,069 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

top suspension mounts noisy

Pass 9 Jul 2011 97,069 miles

top suspension mounts noisy

Pass 13 Jul 2010 78,843 miles

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

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

knocking noise from front suspension/steering

Pass 15 Jun 2009 63,838 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 53,352 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 41,210 miles

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 UEP is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UEP, 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 UEP registered?

BU04 UEP is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 8 July 2004.

Is BU04 UEP safe to buy?

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