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BU54 XDA

2004 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

143,370 mi
Last recorded143,370 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 XDA
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2015 143,370 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 123,376 miles

N/s/r and O/s/r brake pipes coroded

Pass 14 Dec 2013 110,041 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Both side brake pipes corroded from front to back

Pass 22 Dec 2012 102,564 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 93,665 miles

front to rear and front brake pipes corroded

offsides front bumper insecure advise fix now

rear tyres worn irregular

Fail 19 Dec 2011 93,619 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front to rear and front brake pipes corroded

rear tyres worn irregular

Pass 13 Dec 2010 74,858 miles

Front Brake discs pitted and scored.

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 55,728 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 39,476 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 26,181 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 26,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BU54 XDA is a 2004 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BU54 XDA, 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 BU54 XDA registered?

BU54 XDA is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 20 December 2004.

Is BU54 XDA safe to buy?

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