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BX54 HLJ

2004 MG Zt

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

172,234 mi
Last recorded172,234 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 HLJ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 172,234 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn to limit 225/40zr18 (5.2.3 (e))

aftermarket exhaust fitted

aftermarket headlamps fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2019 161,692 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2019 161,692 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall 235/35r19 91y xl (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 149,902 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 135,086 miles

Offside Front slight vertical play in steering rack

Fail 12 Oct 2017 135,086 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 120,796 miles

Adv difference in both front mcpherson struts at full extension.........

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 wheels Just on arches in depth...... ()

Fail 9 Nov 2016 120,795 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear metal brake pipes heavily corroded at fittings to body..... (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating faulty lamp not a permanent light source (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre badly worn out of shape on nearside rear tyre inner track....... (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating faulty lamp not steady light source...... (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Adv difference in both front mcpherson struts at full extension.........

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 wheels Just on arches in depth...... ()

Pass 7 Nov 2015 106,717 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 99,867 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Oct 2013 96,074 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 93,549 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 88,599 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 78,954 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 72,834 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 59,898 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 38,853 miles

Hand brake lever travel close to upper stop.

Fail 25 Oct 2007 38,853 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

Offside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Hand brake lever travel close to upper stop.

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 HLJ is a 2004 MG Zt in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HLJ, 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 HLJ is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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