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BU04 ZHK

2004 MG Zt-t

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,217 mi
Last recorded93,217 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 ZHK
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 93,217 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

r/shocks/subframes/susp arms and various corrosion

Fail 20 Oct 2025 93,207 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

r/shocks/subframes/susp arms and various corrosion

Fail 16 Oct 2025 93,080 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear jacking points/pads missing

sub frames/suspension/ect all have corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2024 88,378 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting rubber perished (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to both outer sills

Fail 4 Oct 2024 88,378 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting rubber perished (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 6 Oct 2023 83,999 miles

Rear Outer both sills have corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2022 79,905 miles

Offside Rear sill corroded

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Fail 6 Oct 2022 79,574 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear sill corroded

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 2 Nov 2021 77,661 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 77,627 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative insecure (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative incomplete (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 77,538 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 73,516 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 73,516 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2018 70,287 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 70,287 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2017 63,478 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 60,721 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 60,720 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 58,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 58,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 53,647 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 47,003 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 39,123 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 36,552 miles

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

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

front brake discs heavily lipped

main feed brake pipes slightly corroded

rear brake discs scored

Pass 3 Sep 2010 34,352 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 34,041 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 28,860 miles

front brake discs worn slightly on inside edge

front brake pads worn slightly

Fail 12 Jun 2009 28,860 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs worn slightly on inside edge

front brake pads worn slightly

Pass 16 Jun 2008 23,262 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 17,571 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 ZHK is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZHK, 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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BU04 ZHK is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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