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BV54 NLU

2004 MG Zt

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,943 mi
Last recorded102,943 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 NLU
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 102,943 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 99,578 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 99,578 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 94,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 90,924 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jan 2022 85,859 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 85,836 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down insecure (2.2.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 78,791 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 75,065 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

damage to n/s of screen

Pass 28 Jan 2019 69,003 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 62,389 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 54,504 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 52,493 miles

oil leak

Pass 27 May 2015 47,153 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2015 47,153 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 40,878 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 40,145 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 38,502 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 36,714 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust system

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm on outer edge

Pass 3 Aug 2011 36,714 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm on outer edge

Pass 9 Aug 2010 34,425 miles

both front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm on outer edge

slight corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 30 Jul 2009 31,141 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 25,088 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 22,234 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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BV54 NLU is a 2004 MG Zt in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BV54 NLU, 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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BV54 NLU is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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