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BX54 HAO

2004 MG Zt-t

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

97,857 mi
Last recorded97,857 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 HAO
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 97,857 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

slight corrosion rear

Fail 20 May 2024 97,679 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

slight corrosion rear

Pass 27 Apr 2023 91,634 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corroded throughout vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 91,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corroded throughout vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 90,233 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear unable to check as seats folded down with items on top

Fail 18 Mar 2022 90,233 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear unable to check as seats folded down with items on top

Pass 8 Oct 2020 89,133 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust corroded

vehicle as corrosion to under side

Fail 11 Sep 2020 89,114 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout and sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded throughot

Rear fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2019 88,855 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 88,854 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2018 88,465 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2018 88,463 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2017 87,269 miles

Offside Rear Tyre outer wall damaged.

Fail 21 Apr 2017 87,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre outer wall damaged.

Pass 29 Apr 2016 85,087 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 85,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 82,508 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 82,382 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 80,307 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 80,279 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 77,002 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 73,787 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 68,823 miles

O.S.R.tyre inner wall perished and detiorated but not exposing any ply or cords.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 57,422 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 57,422 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 49,330 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 44,061 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BX54 HAO is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 BX54 HAO, 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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BX54 HAO is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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