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FE54 FBL

2004 MG Zt-t

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

140,598 mi
Last recorded140,598 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 FBL
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 140,598 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

under side of car covered in underseal

Fail 16 May 2026 140,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

under side of car covered in underseal

Pass 23 Jul 2019 138,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 138,875 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 138,815 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested due to leaking (1.2.1 (g))

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 arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 132,013 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 126,954 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 126,949 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 123,170 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 123,170 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release wont release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 117,647 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 111,926 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 111,926 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 105,107 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 105,107 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 96,148 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyre wearing on inner edges

front brake discs worn

rattle from front exhaust flexi

Fail 3 Oct 2011 96,148 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyre wearing on inner edges

front brake discs worn

rattle from front exhaust flexi

Pass 24 Sep 2010 82,964 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 65,528 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 65,516 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 50,285 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 37,207 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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FE54 FBL is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 FE54 FBL, 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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What year was FE54 FBL registered?

FE54 FBL is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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