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BX54 GXV

2004 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

81,465 mi
Last recorded81,465 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 GXV
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 81,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slight damage on outer edge

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2016 81,465 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe leaking Front to rear (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre slight damage on outer edge

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 81,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pipes all heavilly undersealed

slight corrosion evident on underbody

Pass 20 Feb 2015 79,365 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 74,660 miles

ADVISE BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

ADVISE DIFFERENT SIZE TYRES FITTED TO FRONT AND REAR AXLES

Fail 12 Feb 2014 74,660 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

ADVISE BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

ADVISE DIFFERENT SIZE TYRES FITTED TO FRONT AND REAR AXLES

Pass 12 Feb 2013 70,807 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 70,802 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 63,868 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 63,868 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 57,907 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 52,913 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 52,913 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 May 2009 48,900 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

gear knob loose

hand brake lever grip loose

power steering belt cracking

rear siencer corroding

Fail 18 May 2009 48,863 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

power steering belt cracking

rear siencer corroding

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

gear knob loose

hand brake lever grip loose

Pass 12 May 2008 35,396 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 29,911 miles

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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BX54 GXV is a 2004 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 BX54 GXV, 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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BX54 GXV is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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