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BV04 ZJE

2004 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

183,505 mi
Last recorded183,505 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 ZJE
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 183,505 miles

Front number plate damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2018 178,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front number plate damaged

headlights deteriorated

Fail 5 Sep 2018 178,338 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front number plate damaged

headlights deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2017 172,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre misshapen on inner edge of tread

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer sidewall

front number plate damaged

Fail 8 Sep 2017 172,431 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre misshapen on inner edge of tread

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer sidewall

front number plate damaged

Pass 12 Sep 2016 165,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front number plate damaged

front number plate damaged but not affecting legibility of characters

Fail 6 Sep 2016 165,830 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front number plate damaged

front number plate damaged but not affecting legibility of characters

Pass 11 Sep 2015 158,526 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 139,591 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 107,314 miles

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

both rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2012 99,847 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 93,397 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 89,452 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 86,710 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 74,886 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 59,518 miles

n/s rear tyre close to legal limit/ uneven wear

Pass 23 Feb 2007 41,329 miles

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 ZJE is a 2004 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BV04 ZJE, 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 ZJE is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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