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BK54 BYF

2004 MG Zt-t

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

142,157 mi
Last recorded142,157 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 BYF
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2026 142,157 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack end (2.1.5 (a))

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

general corrosion to vehicle underbody and suspension componentry

Pass 29 Jan 2025 140,373 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 140,373 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 138,880 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underfloor rec furtherchecks (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

general corrosion to vehicle underbody /suspension componentry

Fail 16 Jan 2024 138,876 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component both steering rack ends (2.1.5 (a))

general corrosion to vehicle underbody and suspension componentry

Pass 14 Jan 2023 136,222 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Underbody corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2023 136,222 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Underbody corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2022 130,362 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 130,362 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 124,566 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2019 120,757 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake components corroded front and rear both sides

underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2018 119,382 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 117,338 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 116,135 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 114,638 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 114,635 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 113,145 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 113,142 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 111,636 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 12 Nov 2012 105,425 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 97,098 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 88,139 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 7 Oct 2010 88,136 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 26 Oct 2009 83,567 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 73,779 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 16 Oct 2008 73,776 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 12 Oct 2007 55,277 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 55,277 miles

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

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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BK54 BYF is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 BK54 BYF, 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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BK54 BYF is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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