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BL53 GRZ

2004 MG Zt

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,172 mi
Last recorded78,172 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 GRZ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 78,172 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall has slight damage

Fail 23 Jan 2016 78,169 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall has slight damage

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 78,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Been driven on whilst underinflated (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Suspect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced Recorded at 80% (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Service brake at rear recorded at 23% (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 May 2014 67,577 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 60,889 miles

corrosion to various brake pipes and suspension components

Fail 22 Feb 2012 60,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

airbag warning light indicating a fault

Pass 22 Feb 2012 60,016 miles

airbag warning light indicating a fault

Pass 22 Feb 2011 52,169 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 45,169 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 37,431 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 31,336 miles

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 23,082 miles

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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BL53 GRZ is a 2004 MG Zt in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL53 GRZ, 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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BL53 GRZ is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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