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BU04 UNV

2004 MG Zt

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

95,244 mi
Last recorded95,244 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 UNV
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2017 95,244 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release all rears (5.2.5a)

exhaust system thin

fuel tank straps weak with rust

Pass 16 Nov 2016 88,821 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 88,810 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 84,246 miles

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

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

under tray loose

Fail 3 Nov 2015 84,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

under tray loose

Pass 7 Nov 2014 80,003 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear centre exh box deteriated

Fail 6 Nov 2014 80,002 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear centre exh box deteriated

Fail 2 Sep 2014 79,999 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

centre exh box deteriated

Pass 1 Dec 2012 70,133 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 59,491 miles

Off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2010 56,802 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 56,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front tyres worn low on inner edges

rear tyres worn low on outer edges

wipers smearing screen

Pass 19 Jun 2009 44,339 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 44,339 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 35,056 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 23,663 miles

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

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 UNV is a 2004 MG Zt in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 UNV, 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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What year was BU04 UNV registered?

BU04 UNV is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 2 June 2004.

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