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BW53 TNF

2004 MG Zt

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

854,010 mi
Last recorded854,010 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 TNF
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2012 854,010 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 85,400 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 74,895 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Jun 2010 62,101 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 62,101 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 43,114 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Nov 2008 43,114 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 31,134 miles

disc pad warning light on all pads ok

power steering and alternator belts cracking

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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BW53 TNF is a 2004 MG Zt in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BW53 TNF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BW53 TNF registered?

BW53 TNF is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 31 January 2004.

Is BW53 TNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW53 TNF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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