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BL54 FCJ

2004 MG Zt

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,963 mi
Last recorded189,963 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 FCJ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 189,963 miles

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF HEAVILY CORRODED FRONT / REAR BRAKE DISCS WITH NEXT PAD CHANGE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL REPEATIDLY DAMAGED

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OFFSIDE OF WINDSCREEN

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning HIGH LEVEL (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 189,963 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced BOTH (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF HEAVILY CORRODED FRONT / REAR BRAKE DISCS WITH NEXT PAD CHANGE

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON DASH

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL REPEATIDLY DAMAGED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE 1.6MM

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OFFSIDE OF WINDSCREEN

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning HIGH LEVEL (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 181,708 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 173,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 173,294 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 162,362 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 162,361 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 153,007 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 140,030 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 140,030 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 126,851 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 121,352 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 116,047 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2010 116,047 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 108,670 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2009 108,670 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 93,606 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 68,467 miles

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

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

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

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 FCJ is a 2004 MG Zt in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL54 FCJ, 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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BL54 FCJ is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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