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BF54 FTY

2004 MG Zt-t

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

166,616 mi
Last recorded166,616 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 FTY
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 166,616 miles

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear

front brake disc lipped worn

Fail 25 Jul 2016 166,116 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer corroded leaking (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play rough also (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear

front brake disc lipped worn

Pass 21 Jul 2015 158,709 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edges getting close to limit

rear exhaust outer casing corroded not leaking gases

Fail 20 Jul 2015 158,709 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres wearing inner edges getting close to limit

rear exhaust outer casing corroded not leaking gases

Pass 14 Aug 2014 154,592 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 146,722 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 133,978 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 121,891 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 111,914 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both headlamps slightly insecure

Fail 17 Aug 2010 111,895 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both headlamps slightly insecure

Fail 26 Aug 2008 84,448 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 84,448 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 61,676 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 61,676 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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BF54 FTY is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BF54 FTY, 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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BF54 FTY is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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