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BD54 RYA

2004 MG Zt-t

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

120,586 mi
Last recorded120,586 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 RYA
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 120,586 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 120,586 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 117,694 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 117,684 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 114,949 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 114,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative adjuster broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 111,689 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 108,861 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 108,860 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 104,609 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 99,577 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 94,962 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 90,220 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front power steering rack has slight leak

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 90,220 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front power steering rack has slight leak

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 83,049 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal Rack end (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 83,049 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal Rack end (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 76,566 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 71,942 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front disc conditions

Pass 12 Jun 2013 67,019 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs condition poor

Fail 12 Jun 2013 67,018 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs condition poor

Pass 14 Jun 2012 62,897 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 59,244 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 52,224 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 52,180 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 52,180 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 37,541 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 26,573 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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BD54 RYA is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 BD54 RYA, 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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BD54 RYA is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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