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BU04 ZNB

2004 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,649 mi
Last recorded116,649 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 ZNB
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 116,649 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 116,637 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 114,179 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 111,737 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 111,737 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 106,093 miles

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

EML light on dash

Fail 29 Oct 2013 106,093 miles

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

EML light on dash

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 92,280 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 77,055 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 76,900 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 64,250 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 54,549 miles

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

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 30 Jun 2007 40,419 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 40,419 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 ZNB is a 2004 MG Zt in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZNB, 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 ZNB registered?

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

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