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BX04 YDG

2004 MG Zt-t

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,271 mi
Last recorded163,271 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 YDG
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 163,271 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 160,430 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 159,549 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust front pipe flexible section cover loose.

Nearside front seat belt slow to retract fully.

Various brake pipes slightly corroded.

Fail 2 Oct 2020 159,547 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery loose in carrier.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust front pipe flexible section cover loose.

Headlamp lenses discolouring.

Nearside front seat belt slow to retract fully.

Various brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 21 Nov 2017 159,418 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside front seat belt slow to retract.

Pass 22 Apr 2017 153,767 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front brake pads getting low.

Nearside front seat belt slow to retract.

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged.

Offside front and nearside front anti-roll bar vertical link gaiters perishing.

Fail 22 Apr 2017 153,767 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front brake pads getting low.

Nearside front seat belt slow to retract.

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged.

Offside front and nearside front anti-roll bar vertical link gaiters perishing.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 140,786 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Fail 28 Apr 2016 140,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

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

Pass 2 May 2015 127,470 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Slight blow from exhaust rear silencer.

Pass 27 Mar 2014 111,908 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust corroding

slight wear both front tyres

Pass 30 Mar 2013 103,132 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake discs corroding

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 26 Mar 2013 103,132 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake discs corroding

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 28 Mar 2012 96,053 miles

air bag light on

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 27 Mar 2012 96,053 miles

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

air bag light on

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 23 Mar 2011 89,078 miles

front exhaust in poor condition

Pass 23 Mar 2010 77,453 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 62,032 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light staying on

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2008 52,142 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 52,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 40,118 miles

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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BX04 YDG is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BX04 YDG, 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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BX04 YDG is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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