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BU04 ZGF

2004 MG Zt

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,967 mi
Last recorded116,967 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 ZGF
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 116,967 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 116,967 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 108,806 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 108,806 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 98,835 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges, ns more so

Pass 24 Jan 2013 91,648 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 91,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2012 88,159 miles

Rear exhuast mount broken

Pass 12 Feb 2011 80,907 miles

long handbrake travel

Fail 12 Feb 2011 80,907 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

long handbrake travel

Fail 11 Feb 2010 74,062 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 74,062 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 72,168 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 56,713 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 39,383 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 ZGF is a 2004 MG Zt in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZGF, 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 ZGF registered?

BU04 ZGF is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 27 May 2004.

Is BU04 ZGF safe to buy?

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