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BF54 FTE

2004 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

58,927 mi
Last recorded58,927 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 FTE
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 58,927 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 54,447 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 49,824 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 45,371 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 40,863 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 35,069 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 34,624 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2018 32,972 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

all four tyres cracking

Pass 23 Aug 2017 31,241 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 30,755 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 30,755 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 25,505 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 17,332 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 12,587 miles

outer edge of tread worn low on nearside rear tyre

outer edge of tread worn low on offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2012 9,283 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 8,986 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 8,672 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 8,221 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 7,719 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 6,728 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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BF54 FTE is a 2004 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BF54 FTE, 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 BF54 FTE registered?

BF54 FTE is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is BF54 FTE safe to buy?

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