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BL54 FDD

2004 MG Zt-t

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

129,502 mi
Last recorded129,502 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 FDD
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 129,502 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component around gaiter areas (2.1.5 (a))

general under body corrosion to all front and rear suspension components

Pass 11 Mar 2022 123,131 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

front and rear sub-frames/rear suspension/rear inner sills/rear chassis has corrosion

steering rack has small leak

Fail 1 Mar 2022 122,921 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Rear exhaust loose and has small leak

front and rear sub-frames/rear suspension/rear inner sills/rear chassis has corrosion

steering rack has small leak

Pass 24 Mar 2021 115,429 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 112,861 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 107,963 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 103,778 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 97,878 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 91,589 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 82,929 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 82,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 78,605 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 78,605 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Advise brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 28 Mar 2012 76,585 miles

advise corrosion to exhaust at rear

Fail 27 Mar 2012 76,585 miles

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

advise corrosion to exhaust at rear

Pass 13 Sep 2011 74,440 miles

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

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

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

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

advise front brake discs worn

advise rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2011 74,440 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

advise front brake discs worn

advise parking brake travel

advise rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2010 64,152 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 64,152 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 46,304 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2008 33,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 33,308 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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BL54 FDD is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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 BL54 FDD, 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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BL54 FDD is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 22 December 2004.

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