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BL53 HYP

2004 MG Zt-t

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,223 mi
Last recorded78,223 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 78,223 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 78,161 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 76,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 74,691 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 72,745 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened + drop links / linkages (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 70,550 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened + drop links corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 70,550 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened + drop links corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps 1x festoon (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 68,730 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 68,729 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 67,138 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 64,613 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded but not yet blowing

Pass 5 Dec 2017 62,170 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 59,388 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 59,388 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 55,568 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 51,979 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 47,999 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 43,350 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 38,870 miles

handbrake reading low still within limits set

Pass 21 Dec 2010 33,679 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 28,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 28,971 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 23,280 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 19,141 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 14,362 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 HYP is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HYP, 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 HYP is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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