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BX54 HLC

2004 MG Zt-t

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,961 mi
Last recorded97,961 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 HLC
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 97,961 miles

Corrosion on fuel tank straps.

Corrosion on rear suspension components.

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2025 97,942 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Front to o/s rear. (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Corrosion on fuel tank straps.

Corrosion on rear suspension components.

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 97,512 miles

Corrosion on fuel tank straps.

Corrosion on rear suspension componemts.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 97,187 miles

Corrosion on rear suspension components.

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 97,158 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Corrosion on rear suspension components.

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 94,709 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 94,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Leading forward (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 91,353 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 91,346 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2020 88,408 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 88,408 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 84,095 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 84,095 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 82,338 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides. ()

Fail 30 Apr 2018 82,338 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides. ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 80,174 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 80,173 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both lower coil spring suporsts (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 77,387 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 77,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre has small cut on side wall

Pass 20 Feb 2015 74,480 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Feb 2015 74,480 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 70,621 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 64,853 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 60,161 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 60,161 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 54,096 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 46,998 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

play o\s\f steering arm

Pass 13 Nov 2008 38,989 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 26,879 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 26,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 HLC is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HLC, 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 HLC is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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