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BN54 CAE

2004 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,668 mi
Last recorded127,668 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 CAE
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 127,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 127,490 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s number plate bulb dim

Pass 9 Jan 2013 107,763 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2012 97,819 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 89,193 miles

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

screen washers lazy

slightly long h/brake lever travel

Pass 22 Sep 2009 79,345 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 68,681 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 68,681 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 17 Oct 2007 54,597 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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BN54 CAE is a 2004 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BN54 CAE, 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 BN54 CAE registered?

BN54 CAE is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 18 September 2004.

Is BN54 CAE safe to buy?

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