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BT54 YGL

2004 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,630 mi
Last recorded70,630 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 YGL
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 70,630 miles

pad warning lite on all pads good

Fail 31 Aug 2012 70,630 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

pad warning lite on all pads good

Pass 31 Aug 2011 64,687 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 64,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 58,219 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 58,219 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Apr 2009 52,900 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 42,733 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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BT54 YGL is a 2004 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YGL, 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 BT54 YGL registered?

BT54 YGL is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 13 December 2004.

Is BT54 YGL safe to buy?

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