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BD54 UBF

2004 MG Zt-t

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

126,123 mi
Last recorded126,123 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 UBF
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 126,123 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 118,763 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner surfaces corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Not all bulbs working in high level stop lamp.

Offside Front Fog lamp broken, lens in bumper lamp body inside bumper area.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre inner edge wear.

Fail 30 Dec 2022 118,760 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner surfaces corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Not all bulbs working in high level stop lamp.

Offside Front Fog lamp broken, lens in bumper lamp body inside bumper area.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre inner edge wear.

Pass 28 Oct 2021 115,242 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 109,227 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 109,224 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended side lights not illuminating. (4.10 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both OS and NS rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted been welded (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 103,652 miles

Complete under carriage of vehicle covered in underseal

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked on inner rim

Fail 4 Oct 2019 103,647 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Complete under carriage of vehicle covered in underseal

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked on inner rim

Pass 29 Oct 2018 99,812 miles

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

Plastic covers obscuring outer sills

Pass 20 Oct 2017 97,500 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 97,497 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 94,573 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear in clip (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 23 May 2016 94,572 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side front (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear in clip (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 91,556 miles

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 Jul 2015 91,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Jul 2014 83,790 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 83,769 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 78,217 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 73,662 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 70,603 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 66,148 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 66,148 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 59,362 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 49,566 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 38,849 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 UBF is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 UBF, 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 UBF is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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