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BV04 FRK

2004 MG Zt-t

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

169,835 mi
Last recorded169,835 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 FRK
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 169,835 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 160,639 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened both [slightly] (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear both brake discs and pads slightly worn

Pass 12 Sep 2014 157,366 miles

airbag has intermittent fault

slight play N/S/F bbj

Fail 12 Sep 2014 157,366 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

airbag has intermittent fault

slight play N/S/F bbj

Pass 29 Jul 2013 151,260 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 151,260 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 145,093 miles

all brake pipes have been replaced in past but showing signs of salt collection

windscreen has small chip inside zone a

Pass 3 Aug 2011 139,081 miles

N/S/F track rod end slight play

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 139,081 miles

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

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

N/S/F track rod end slight play

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 13,131 miles

Air bag warning light stays on.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s bonnet catch not holding.

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 21 May 2010 130,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Air bag warning light stays on.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s bonnet catch not holding.

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 117,489 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 117,330 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2008 98,823 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 81,510 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 81,510 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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BV04 FRK is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2004 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 82,386 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-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV04 FRK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BV04 FRK is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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