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BU04 ZNV

2004 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,858 mi
Last recorded109,858 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 ZNV
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 109,858 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 109,858 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 107,710 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2025 107,702 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2024 105,662 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank straps slightly corroded

Nearside and offside front anti-roll bar link ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Fail 17 Apr 2024 105,662 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank straps slightly corroded

Nearside and offside front anti-roll bar link ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2023 103,949 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 103,424 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 103,148 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 102,238 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper shock absorber top bearing rough in operation

Nearside Front Upper shock absorber top bearing rough in operation

alternator belt cracking

Fail 3 Sep 2019 102,238 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper shock absorber top bearing rough in operation

Nearside Front Upper shock absorber top bearing rough in operation

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

alternator belt cracking

Pass 31 Aug 2018 98,814 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 96,424 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 96,420 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2017 96,420 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 88,802 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 81,080 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 81,080 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 75,594 miles

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

both front brake discs are heavily corroded on the inside edges

coolant leak

rear number plate is deteriorating and will soon need attention

Pass 3 Jun 2014 75,594 miles

both front brake discs are heavily corroded on the inside edges

coolant leak

rear number plate is deteriorating and will soon need attention

Pass 24 May 2013 71,404 miles

both front tyres are worn

exhaust system corroded

rear number plate will need attention

tracking may need adjustment

Pass 28 May 2012 64,423 miles

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

Rear number plate will soon need attention

Fail 28 May 2012 64,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear number plate will soon need attention

Pass 25 May 2011 56,448 miles

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Rear number plate will soon need attention

Pass 14 Jun 2010 47,406 miles

both rear tyres are slightly deformed

exhaust system is corroded

rear brake discs are worn and corroded

rear number plate is deteriorating

Pass 22 May 2009 39,348 miles

Front brake discs corroded and pitted

Front nearside tyre worn

Pass 18 Jun 2008 35,418 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 35,418 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 30,957 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 30,957 miles

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

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

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 ZNV is a 2004 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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