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BG54 KLO

2004 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

81,514 mi
Last recorded81,514 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 KLO
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 81,514 miles

Centre all tyres cracking between tread

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 81,514 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported to rear (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Centre all tyres cracking between tread

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front tyre wall cut

Pass 10 Sep 2015 78,212 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 78,213 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 75,154 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 75,154 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 72,968 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 72,968 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 69,220 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 69,220 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 65,888 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 65,888 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 63,625 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 63,625 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 55,980 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 55,973 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 49,659 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 39,380 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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BG54 KLO is a 2004 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BG54 KLO, 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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BG54 KLO is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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