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BV04 FOK

2004 MG Zt+ Cdti 135

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

164,284 mi
Last recorded164,284 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zt+ Cdti 13594,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 FOK
MakeMG
ModelZt+ Cdti 135
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 164,284 miles

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

coolant header tank empty

Fail 13 Oct 2015 164,277 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

coolant header tank empty

Pass 12 Feb 2014 147,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 146,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 137,060 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 126,130 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTY

SLIGHT PLAY TO STEERING COLUMN

Fail 27 Jan 2012 126,129 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM RUSTY

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

SLIGHT PLAY TO STEERING COLUMN

Pass 21 Feb 2011 111,210 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 93,044 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)

Fail 11 Feb 2010 93,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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 20 Mar 2009 83,569 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 76,404 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 76,301 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)

Fail 11 Jul 2007 76,301 miles

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

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)

How Reliable is the MG Zt+ Cdti 135?

Based on 1,117 MOT tests across 127 vehicles.

70.2%
Pass Rate
7,202
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
127
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41
Registration plate lamp not working 37
Brake pipe excessively corroded 34
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21
Headlamp aim too low 20
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BV04 FOK is a 2004 MG Zt+ Cdti 135 in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2004 MG Zt+ Cdti 135 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 94,420 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+ Cdti 135 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV04 FOK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt+ Cdti 135 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this MG Zt+ Cdti 135 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BV04 FOK is a 2004 MG Zt+ Cdti 135, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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