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BX54 HDA

2004 MG Zt

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,818 mi
Last recorded111,818 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 HDA
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 111,818 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 110,635 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall slight damage

Fail 6 Apr 2018 110,635 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall slight damage

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 101,807 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

handbrake has only just met the required efficicency

Fail 6 Jan 2016

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 92,825 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 84,989 miles

advise corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

advise front jacking pads missing

advise only to slight dampness to power steering pump

advise security to exhaust heat sheild

advise tempary repair to exhaust system

Fail 30 Dec 2013 84,975 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

advise corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

advise front jacking pads missing

advise only to slight dampness to power steering pump

advise security to exhaust heat sheild

advise tempary repair to exhaust system

Pass 7 Jan 2013 73,807 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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 3 Jan 2012 64,154 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 53,505 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 43,614 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 35,750 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 25,022 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 HDA is a 2004 MG Zt in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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