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BT54 YJH

2004 MG Zt

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

87,093 mi
Last recorded87,093 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 YJH
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 87,093 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened friction surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened friction surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view single crack across centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 82,791 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 78,516 miles

Front Brake discs both heavily corroded.

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wishbone corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has a crack intruding into Zone A of glass but not materially affecting drivers view of the road

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone corroded (2.4.G.1)

Rear Lower Underside of vehicle at rear has light surface corrosion to body and suspension components.

Fail 4 May 2018 78,511 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake discs both heavily corroded.

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wishbone corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has a crack intruding into Zone A of glass but not materially affecting drivers view of the road

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone corroded (2.4.G.1)

Rear Lower Underside of vehicle at rear has light surface corrosion to body and suspension components.

Pass 27 Jan 2017 75,282 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 69,269 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 63,303 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 63,303 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 57,609 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 52,665 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 47,967 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 43,451 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 39,186 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

airbag light on

nearside handbrake low

rear no plate starting to delaminate

Pass 27 Jan 2009 34,514 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 30,108 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 YJH is a 2004 MG Zt in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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