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BC53 BVY

2004 MG Zt-t

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,727 mi
Last recorded140,727 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC53 BVY
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 140,727 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 137,595 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre worn

Pass 27 Feb 2014 126,462 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 107,020 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 107,019 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

hand brake has no reserve travel

o/s/r brake caliper retainer missing

Pass 27 Feb 2012 85,729 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 85,729 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

pad wear indicator light on

Pass 1 Feb 2011 68,074 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 56,079 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 48,224 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 38,696 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine undershield fitted

front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Jan 2007 25,504 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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BC53 BVY is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BC53 BVY, 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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What year was BC53 BVY registered?

BC53 BVY is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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