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BL54 EYV

2004 MG Zt

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,738 mi
Last recorded61,738 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 EYV
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 61,738 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 61,738 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 9 May 2013 60,887 miles

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

eml on and misfireing under boost

gear linkage worn or maladjusted

handbrake travel near limit

Fail 9 May 2013 60,887 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine management light on, engine missfiring, emissions outside limits

gear linkage worn or maladjusted

handbrake travel near limit

Pass 6 Dec 2011 51,813 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 51,813 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2010 43,323 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pedal rubber worn

handbrake travel slightly excessive

Pass 12 Dec 2009 38,988 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 30,353 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 30 Nov 2007 19,881 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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BL54 EYV is a 2004 MG Zt in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BL54 EYV, 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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What year was BL54 EYV registered?

BL54 EYV is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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