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BL54 FCY

2004 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,717 mi
Last recorded113,717 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 FCY
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 113,717 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 95,104 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2012 82,373 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 70,994 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 69,343 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 31 Dec 2009 66,892 miles

both front tyres got cuts

Fail 31 Dec 2009 66,892 miles

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

both front tyres got cuts

Pass 13 Jan 2009 62,598 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 62,594 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 53,479 miles

rear number plate has no BSAU 145d marking

Fail 9 Jan 2008 53,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

O/S/F tyre has some small cuts

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate has no BSAU 145d marking

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 FCY is a 2004 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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