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HD04 BPU

2004 MG Zt-t

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

111,111 mi
Last recorded111,111 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD04 BPU
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 111,111 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 111,085 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 108,377 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 108,375 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 105,073 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 103,807 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 101,983 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 98,231 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 98,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 94,159 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 94,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 92,675 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear trailing arm mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 92,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear trailing arm mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 86,803 miles

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2018 86,798 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2017 82,573 miles

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

windscreen damaged but not in drivers view of the road

Pass 25 Aug 2016 80,978 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 78,108 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 73,064 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 66,542 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 66,443 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 61,107 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 54,477 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 48,926 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 42,133 miles

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

n/s/r tyre inner side wall starting to perish

Pass 15 Sep 2008 35,635 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 35,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 27,555 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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HD04 BPU is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 HD04 BPU, 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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HD04 BPU is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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