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BF54 URW

2004 MG Zt-t

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

129,164 mi
Last recorded129,164 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 URW
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 129,164 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 129,157 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 125,925 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 125,889 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 122,127 miles

All tyres are wearing low on inner edges

Pass 14 Dec 2015 117,412 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 117,292 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to nearside front flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded to nearside rear flexi hose [full length] (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside rear flexi hose [full length] (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 112,443 miles

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

metal brake pipes to, nearside front,nearside rear and offside rear flexi hoses becoming rusty

some play at offside track rod end ,recomend early renewal

Pass 6 Dec 2013 106,642 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

metal brake pipe to nearside front flexi hose and pipes to offside and nearside rear flexi hoses becoming very rusty

Fail 3 Dec 2013 106,620 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

metal brake pipe to nearside front flexi hose and pipes to offside and nearside rear flexi hoses becoming very rusty

Pass 10 Dec 2012 101,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres nearing legal limit on edges 225/45zr18 91w

recomend hand brake cable renewal

Fail 6 Dec 2012 100,990 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres nearing legal limit on edges 225/45zr18 91w

hand brake travel high/low reading from nearside hand brake

Fail 10 Dec 2011 95,642 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

hand brake travel high /rear discs poor

Pass 10 Dec 2011 95,642 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

hand brake travel high /rear discs poor

Pass 19 Nov 2010 89,641 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 89,641 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

OSF Brake pad warning wire broken

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 80,120 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Dec 2009 80,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 70,942 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 70,942 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2008 70,940 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 64,460 miles

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

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

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 URW is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 URW, 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 URW is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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