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BV54 NME

2004 MG Zt-t

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

175,253 mi
Last recorded175,253 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 NME
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 175,253 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 175,252 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 174,087 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 174,087 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 170,925 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 169,909 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 23 Jul 2019 169,909 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 164,475 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 164,475 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 159,004 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 155,909 miles

Outer skin of rear silencer box starting to corrode

Pass 24 Jun 2015 145,529 miles

h/l beam deflectors fitted

slight play n/s inner rack joint

Fail 24 Jun 2015 14,527 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

h/l beam deflectors fitted

slight play n/s inner rack joint

Pass 26 Jun 2014 134,937 miles

Outer skin of silencer box corroding

Pass 27 Jun 2013 128,392 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 128,362 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 123,353 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 123,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

air bag warning light on

Pass 30 Nov 2011 115,454 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 115,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 111,528 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 12 Nov 2010 111,528 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 104,610 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 90,846 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 64,746 miles

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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BV54 NME is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BV54 NME, 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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BV54 NME is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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