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WV04 BDY

2004 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

67,152 mi
Last recorded67,152 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 BDY
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 67,152 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 67,152 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/zr18/95w/el (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view broken housing (8.1.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 63,233 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear box heavily corroded but not blowing

Pass 30 Oct 2015 58,492 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 58,492 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 54,947 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

a. Rear Exhuast Box deteriorated b. Rear Exhuast Box rubber mount deteriorated

Fail 31 Oct 2014 54,938 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

a. Rear Exhuast Box deteriorated b. Rear Exhuast Box rubber mount deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2013 52,292 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 52,292 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 48,179 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 43,067 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 37,259 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 32,454 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 28,628 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 23,961 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 23,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

SRS Light On

Pass 27 Oct 2006 18,336 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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WV04 BDY is a 2004 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WV04 BDY, 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 WV04 BDY registered?

WV04 BDY is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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