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BX54 RKE

2004 MG Zt

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,969 mi
Last recorded82,969 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 RKE
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 82,969 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (unable to fully inspect due to under-tray fitted) (2.1.5 (a))

parking brake efficiency uneven

Fail 7 Oct 2019 82,968 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill and jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (unable to fully inspect due to under-tray fitted) (2.1.5 (a))

parking brake efficiency uneven

Pass 24 Oct 2018 77,394 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear tyres perished,low tread

Pass 23 Oct 2017 72,603 miles

Front brake discs corroded inner faces

Offside Front tyre 2mm

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake discs corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2016 68,403 miles

front and rear discs heavily corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2016 68,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

front and rear discs heavily corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2015 65,368 miles

front tyres low tread outer edges

n/s/f tyre cracked and perished

noise and vibration from engine bay when pulling away

o/s/r tyre nailed

rear tyres cracked and perished

rear tyres cracked and perished,low outer edges

Fail 27 Oct 2015 65,368 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

front tyres low tread outer edges

n/s/f tyre cracked and perished

noise and vibration from engine bay when pulling away

o/s/r tyre nailed

rear tyres cracked and perished

rear tyres cracked and perished,low outer edges

Pass 19 Sep 2014 61,429 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2013 58,377 miles

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

front coil springs corroded

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

hand brake slightly week on brake test

slight corrosion underside of car in places

Pass 10 Sep 2012 53,855 miles

exhaust system corroded (poor condition)

offside and nearside front inner brake discs harshly corroded

offside and nearside rear brake discs corroded

rear coil springs corroded,deteriorated

slight corrosion underside of car in places

slight misting of oil around steering rack

Pass 20 Sep 2011 47,749 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded.

rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 17 Sep 2010 41,753 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 35,646 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 35,633 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 29,764 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 29,757 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 23,964 miles

slight hand brake travel.

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 RKE is a 2004 MG Zt in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RKE, 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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What year was BX54 RKE registered?

BX54 RKE is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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