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BL54 FDY

2004 MG Zt

Orange Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,235 mi
Last recorded75,235 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 FDY
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2011 75,235 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 72,969 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 72,969 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 65,769 miles

2 bulbs not working in high level brake light

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air con/cooling fan faulty low speed not working

all tyres 3mm fronts also lower on edges

coolent loss inside vee

rear discs rusty on edges

Fail 5 Jan 2009 65,769 miles

2 bulbs not working in high level brake light

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air con/cooling fan faulty low speed not working

all tyres 3mm fronts also lower on edges

coolent loss inside vee

rear discs rusty on edges

Fail 16 Dec 2008 65,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

3 bulb,s not working in high level brake light

both front tyre,s worn on outer edge

corrosion on rear brake disc,s

n/s/rear tyre life limited (3mm)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 60,324 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2007 60,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 FDY is a 2004 MG Zt in Orange with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL54 FDY registered?

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

Is BL54 FDY safe to buy?

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