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BN54 OPT

2004 MG Zt

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

196,146 mi
Last recorded196,146 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 OPT
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 196,146 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 196,146 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 193,484 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 190,330 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 188,000 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 181,765 miles

windscreen has scratch damage in swept area.

Fail 28 Aug 2012 181,765 miles

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

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

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

windscreen has scratch damage in swept area.

Pass 26 Jul 2011 165,169 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 165,169 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 148,900 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 132,338 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 132,338 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 117,171 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 117,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 102,604 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 86,203 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 OPT is a 2004 MG Zt in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 BN54 OPT, 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 BN54 OPT registered?

BN54 OPT is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is BN54 OPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN54 OPT shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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