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BU04 ZKX

2004 MG Zt

Orange Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

87,379 mi
Last recorded87,379 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 ZKX
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 87,379 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 85,092 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 82,594 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 80,378 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 80,378 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2022 78,655 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 77,599 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 77,064 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 75,626 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 74,440 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 69,853 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 66,572 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 May 2016 62,052 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 May 2015 58,301 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 54,622 miles

slight corrosion on front inner brake discs

Pass 10 Jun 2013 47,750 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 41,435 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 35,232 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 30,429 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 25,296 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 20,920 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 16,996 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 ZKX is a 2004 MG Zt in Orange with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ZKX, 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 ZKX registered?

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

Is BU04 ZKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU04 ZKX shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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