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BF54 FUG

2004 MG Zt

Black Petrol 4601cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,777 mi
Last recorded109,777 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 FUG
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,601cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 109,777 miles

Front coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

front suspension sub-frame corroded

rear suspension sub-frame corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2017 109,594 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened inner (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front and rear suspension springs corroded

front suspension sub-frame corroded

rear suspension sub-frame very corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2016 104,338 miles

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

N/s/f shock absorber corroded

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

Rear brake discs pitted

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2016 104,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

N/s/f shock absorber corroded

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

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

Rear brake discs pitted

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2014 101,047 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)

both front shock absorber outer casings corroded

headlight lenses deteriorated

rear discs pitted

Pass 17 Jul 2013 96,463 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 96,463 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 91,380 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres have wear on inner edges

front discs slightly deteriorated

nearside front brake disc backplate excessively deteriorated

rear discs slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Jun 2012 91,378 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres have wear on inner edges

front discs slightly deteriorated

nearside front brake disc backplate excessively deteriorated

rear discs slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2011 85,769 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside front brake disc backplate corroded

plastic undertray fitted to vehicle restricting full inspection

Fail 15 Jun 2011 85,765 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside front brake disc backplate corroded

offside front wheel bearing not checked due to brake binding

plastic undertray fitted to vehicle restricting full inspection

Pass 17 Apr 2010 79,467 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise check tyre pressures and steering track

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front tyre wearing very slightly on outer edge

Fail 8 Apr 2010 79,353 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 70,920 miles

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 11 Oct 2007 56,290 miles

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

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 FUG is a 2004 MG Zt in Black with a 4,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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