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BU04 YHC

2004 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

86,730 mi
Last recorded86,730 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 86,730 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 81,934 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 81,929 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 78,244 miles

Offside Rear Disc slightly rusty

Nearside Rear disc slightly rusty

Fail 15 Dec 2021 78,148 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear disc slightly rusty

Offside Rear Disc slightly rusty

Pass 21 Dec 2020 74,416 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 72,117 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all discs rusty

Pass 29 Nov 2018 65,914 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2015 65,601 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 62,983 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 62,983 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 56,886 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 56,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 50,084 miles

Airbag warning lamp on

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 50,084 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Airbag warning lamp on

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 43,550 miles

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

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

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

long handbrake travel

Pass 24 Jul 2010 37,680 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 37,680 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 31,045 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 26,777 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 26,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 21,038 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 YHC is a 2004 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YHC, 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 YHC registered?

BU04 YHC is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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