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DF04 BYR

2004 MG Zt

Black Petrol 4601cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

50,627 mi
Last recorded50,627 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 BYR
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,601cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 50,627 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight oil leak on diff

Fail 27 May 2015 50,627 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight oil leak on diff

Pass 27 Mar 2014 48,708 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 48,707 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 45,923 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 42,046 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 May 2011 39,290 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 37,655 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 35,674 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 31,743 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 23,980 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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DF04 BYR is a 2004 MG Zt in Black with a 4,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DF04 BYR, 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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What year was DF04 BYR registered?

DF04 BYR is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 11 June 2004.

Is DF04 BYR safe to buy?

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