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TBP 11

2004 MG Zt

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

92,450 mi
Last recorded92,450 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBP 11
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 92,450 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively ALL DISC`S. (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 May 2025 92,450 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire FUEL PUMP (FITTED BEHIND FUEL FILTER) (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively ALL DISC`S. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 86,189 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 86,189 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2023 83,243 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working and smashed lens

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2023 83,243 miles

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

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire above catalyst (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog light not working and smashed lens

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 80,601 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 21 Apr 2022 80,601 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Central Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture underside of vehicle (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2021 79,867 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 79,865 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 79,237 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

underbody suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2019 78,060 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front wipers blades noisy

Nearside Front fog lamp damage and not working

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust tail box corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2019 78,060 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front wipers blades noisy

Nearside Front fog lamp damage and not working

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust tail box corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2018 76,600 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailbox corroded (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 75,523 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 75,523 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 71,678 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 71,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 68,058 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 68,058 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 65,789 miles

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

dash warning on

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 5 Mar 2013 59,439 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2012
Fail 6 Mar 2012

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011
Pass 16 Mar 2010 42,719 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009
Fail 6 Mar 2009

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Mar 2008
Fail 14 Mar 2008

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 25,217 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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TBP 11 is a 2004 MG Zt in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 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 TBP 11, 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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TBP 11 is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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