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BP53 JGY

2004 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

122,909 mi
Last recorded122,909 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 JGY
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 122,909 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 118,590 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 115,910 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF and both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 115,910 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% osr low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF and both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 113,985 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off rear number plate worn (0.1 (a))

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 28 Oct 2021 104,773 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread peeling on edges (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 104,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 101,057 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 99,935 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 99,927 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2018 97,477 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre valve perished

Fail 21 May 2018 97,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre valve perished

Pass 8 May 2017 94,211 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 89,474 miles

n/s/r seat back latch broken

Fail 9 May 2016 89,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 83,608 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 76,359 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 76,359 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 71,126 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 66,902 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 66,902 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 61,054 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 57,406 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 50,233 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside handbrake performance higher than nearside

plastic tray under vehicle restricting full inspection

Fail 26 Jan 2009 50,233 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside handbrake performance higher than nearside

plastic tray under vehicle restricting full inspection

Pass 19 Feb 2008 43,749 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 43,172 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

off side front tyre on 1.6mm. damage to side wall of near side front.

Pass 8 Feb 2007 31,897 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 31,897 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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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BP53 JGY is a 2004 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 BP53 JGY, 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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BP53 JGY is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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