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BX54 HBA

2004 MG Zt-t

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

149,518 mi
Last recorded149,518 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 HBA
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 149,518 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 149,516 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 124,534 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 124,531 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 96,899 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rear facing bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 96,896 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rear facing bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 88,233 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 78,989 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 78,989 miles

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

brake pedal slightly hard

nearside front tyre worn low on inside

Pass 7 Jul 2014 71,508 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 71,508 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

majour coolent leak

Pass 2 Oct 2013 65,151 miles

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

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

coolent leak

Fail 27 Sep 2013 65,151 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

coolent leak

Pass 10 Sep 2012 54,546 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 54,546 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 51,232 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front 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 8 Sep 2010 45,781 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 39,239 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 33,147 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 27,410 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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BX54 HBA is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HBA, 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 HBA is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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