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BL53 GRK

2004 MG Zt-t

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

160,239 mi
Last recorded160,239 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 GRK
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 160,239 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front sills starting to corrode

fuel tank straps corroding

Fail 22 Jan 2022 160,225 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front sills starting to corrode

fuel tank straps corroding

Pass 14 Jan 2021 155,863 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nearside rear parking brake efficency only just met

Nearside Rear Outer sill surface corrosion

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tailgate strut missing

Pass 16 Jan 2020 151,530 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion n/s rear sill

Tailgate strut missing

Pass 23 Jan 2019 147,468 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 143,642 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 139,245 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 139,245 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 134,831 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 130,803 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 122,958 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in n/s/r tyre outer wall

Fail 7 Jan 2013 112,566 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

near.side.handbrake.perforance.slighly.low.to.off.side

rear.exhaust.box.outter.skin.corried

Pass 7 Jan 2013 112,566 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

near.side.handbrake.perforance.slighly.low.to.off.side

rear.exhaust.box.outter.skin.corried

Pass 13 Dec 2011 101,240 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 89,050 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 81,132 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 70,104 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 59,758 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 47,999 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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BL53 GRK is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL53 GRK, 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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BL53 GRK is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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