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BU04 ZKW

2004 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,028 mi
Last recorded88,028 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 ZKW
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 88,028 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 87,977 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine management light on

Pass 25 Apr 2014 84,636 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 78,527 miles

Rear tyre at n/s screw in tread.

Rear tyre at o/s wearing on edges.

Pass 4 May 2012 73,788 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 61,781 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 57,948 miles

hand brake noisey req attention

Pass 29 Jun 2009 47,354 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 47,324 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 42,181 miles

Air bag warning lamp illuminated

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 36,067 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 ZKW is a 2004 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZKW, 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 ZKW registered?

BU04 ZKW is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 21 June 2004.

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