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BX54 HLM

2004 MG Zt-t

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

82,038 mi
Last recorded82,038 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 HLM
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 82,038 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 81,850 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 81,848 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 81,381 miles

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

Fail 13 Sep 2023 81,375 miles

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

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

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 81,125 miles

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

Pass 24 Sep 2021 80,575 miles

Fuel tank support significantly corroded.

Headlamp wash system inoperative.

Rear of underside has significant surface corrosion.

Fail 17 Sep 2021 80,575 miles

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

Fuel tank support significantly corroded.

Headlamp wash system inoperative.

Rear of underside has significant surface corrosion.

Pass 15 Sep 2020 80,512 miles

All brake disc faces significantly corroded.

Pass 23 Sep 2019 80,058 miles

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

Pass 6 Sep 2018 76,375 miles

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 76,375 miles

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 64,683 miles

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

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

Possible coolant leak from of vehicle - small amount of coolant on tow eye protruding from front under tray.

Pass 24 Aug 2016 60,137 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 56,430 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 56,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 54,245 miles

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2013 51,562 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust tail box corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2013 51,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust tail box corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2012 47,410 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 43,107 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 43,036 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 37,914 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 32,412 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 27 Aug 2008 26,531 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 21,348 miles

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 HLM is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 HLM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX54 HLM registered?

BX54 HLM is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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