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BX54 HBY

2004 MG Zt-t

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

157,225 mi
Last recorded157,225 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 HBY
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 157,225 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened obviously been stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened obviously been stood (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 146,236 miles

Front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded (marked with chalk)

Headlamp level sensor detached

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 3 May 2019 146,233 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded (marked with chalk)

Headlamp level sensor detached

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 3 May 2018 137,134 miles

Rear Silencer Outer Skin Corroding

Fail 2 May 2018 137,132 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Silencer Outer Skin Corroding

Pass 27 Apr 2017 128,018 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 118,008 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 105,642 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 95,574 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 90,191 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 88,259 miles

O/S/R tyre damaged on outer walll

Fail 3 Apr 2012 88,249 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

O/S/R tyre damaged on outer walll

Pass 6 Oct 2010 79,434 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 71,406 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 65,042 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 40,173 miles

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

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 HBY is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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