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BX54 HBL

2004 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

129,413 mi
Last recorded129,413 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 HBL
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 129,413 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 121,451 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 121,300 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 113,566 miles

Near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2016 104,251 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 104,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 95,156 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 88,487 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Dec 2012 81,290 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 81,290 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 74,702 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 74,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Air bag light on

Offside and Nearside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 3 Dec 2010 67,693 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 67,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 60,914 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 60,914 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 4 Oct 2008 54,238 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 54,238 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 44,936 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 HBL is a 2004 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HBL, 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 HBL is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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