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BU04 ZKR

2004 MG Zt-t

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

113,647 mi
Last recorded113,647 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 ZKR
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 113,647 miles

FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES

Nearside Front antiroll bar linkage dust cover starting to deteriorate

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 113,647 miles

FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES

Nearside Front antiroll bar linkage dust cover starting to deteriorate

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 109,302 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 101,408 miles

EXHAUST RUSTY

Fail 18 Jun 2019 101,408 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

EXHAUST RUSTY

Pass 19 Jun 2018 94,821 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTY

HANDBRAKE LEVER HIGH

HEADLAMP LENSES DETERIORATED

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

STEEL BRAKE PIPES RUSTY

Fail 14 Jun 2018 94,816 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTY

HANDBRAKE LEVER HIGH

HEADLAMP LENSES DETERIORATED

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

STEEL BRAKE PIPES RUSTY

Pass 13 Jun 2017 90,390 miles

HEADLIGHT LENSES STARTING TO DETERIORATE

WINDSCREEN MARKED

Pass 22 Jun 2016 87,205 miles

HEADLAMP LENSES STARTING TO DETERIORATE

Fail 17 Jun 2015 83,633 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 83,633 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 80,264 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 76,079 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear brake discs rusty

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 24 Jun 2013 76,079 miles

front and rear brake discs rusty

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 18 Jun 2012 74,140 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust heat shield loose

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 18 Jun 2012 74,140 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust heat shield loose

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 21 Jun 2011 68,693 miles

exhaust backbox corroded

slight play in steering wheel

Fail 21 Jun 2011 68,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust backbox corroded

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 21 Jun 2010 60,262 miles

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

rear discs slightly worn

Fail 21 Jun 2010 60,262 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 18 Jun 2009 51,227 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 42,817 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 33,018 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 ZKR is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 ZKR, 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 ZKR is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 21 June 2004.

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