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BX54 HWF

2004 MG Zt

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

128,262 mi
Last recorded128,262 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 HWF
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 128,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 128,262 miles

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 123,739 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 123,739 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 120,649 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 120,649 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 104,636 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 104,636 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 96,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge 3mm & age cracks in tread pattern. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 84,796 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wiperbades deteriorating

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

Power steering rack damp

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 77,876 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front discs inner edge corroded

n/s/r tyre punctured

tail box corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2012 72,559 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres low on inner edge

Fail 28 Sep 2012 72,559 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres low on inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2011 65,862 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 65,862 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 60,447 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2010 60,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 54,589 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 42,977 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 28,810 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 HWF is a 2004 MG Zt in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HWF, 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 HWF is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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