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BT54 PRV

2004 MG Zt-t

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

162,566 mi
Last recorded162,566 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 PRV
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2018 162,566 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front to Rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 162,406 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Aug 2018 160,656 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 144,244 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 134,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes at joints (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 134,705 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes at joints (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 127,571 miles

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2015 127,567 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2014 122,275 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 122,275 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 109,820 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 97,685 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2011 97,685 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 80,277 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 63,689 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 51,206 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 34,880 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2007 33,998 miles

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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BT54 PRV is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2004 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 82,386 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-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT54 PRV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BT54 PRV is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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