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BL53 HYT

2004 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

149,615 mi
Last recorded149,615 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 HYT
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 149,615 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on rear suspension members

Fail 14 Nov 2016 149,610 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

corrosion on rear suspension members

Pass 4 Nov 2015 127,885 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both dip patterns poor

corrosion on rear suspension members

Pass 28 Oct 2014 116,995 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 116,995 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 113,702 miles

Both rear tyres getting close to limits

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 113,702 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 106,269 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 106,269 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 99,813 miles

small split in engine stabiliser link bar bush.

Fail 1 Nov 2011 99,813 miles

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

small split in engine stabiliser link bar bush.

Pass 11 Nov 2010 94,484 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 87,903 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 76,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 76,616 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 65,108 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 46,557 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 HYT is a 2004 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HYT, 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 HYT is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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