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BT54 PPV

2004 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,096 mi
Last recorded181,096 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 PPV
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2015 181,096 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 181,092 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 169,492 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 169,491 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear discs worn

Pass 16 Jan 2013 154,719 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 145,469 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2010 136,314 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 136,314 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 114,030 miles

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

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

brake warning light on

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres 2mm

Pass 31 Dec 2008 94,151 miles

brake warning light on

o/s/f foglight broken

Pass 28 Dec 2007 67,309 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 67,295 miles

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

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

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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BT54 PPV is a 2004 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BT54 PPV, 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 BT54 PPV registered?

BT54 PPV is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 20 December 2004.

Is BT54 PPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT54 PPV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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