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BV04 UNK

2004 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

29,127 mi
Last recorded29,127 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2011
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 UNK
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2011 29,127 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 25,727 miles

srs light on

Fail 17 Mar 2009 21,908 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag light on

body damage to n/sr sill and to wheel rim

front pads 3mm approx

rear discs corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2009 21,908 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag light on

body damage to n/sr sill and to wheel rim

front pads 3mm approx

rear discs corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2008 18,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cover from back of headlight missing & wheel arch cover broken & insecure

damage to nearside

Pass 13 Mar 2008 18,934 miles

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cover from back of headlight missing & wheel arch cover broken & insecure

damage to nearside

Pass 15 Mar 2007 14,163 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 14,163 miles

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

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

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN DOWN TO 2MM ALSO CRACKING ON INNER SIDE WALL. †FRONT EXHAUST BRAKET BROKEN AS MARKED. †

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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BV04 UNK is a 2004 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BV04 UNK, 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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BV04 UNK is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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