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BX54 HBP

2004 MG Zt+ Cdti 135

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

118,533 mi
Last recorded118,533 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Zt+ Cdti 13594,420 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 HBP
MakeMG
ModelZt+ Cdti 135
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc
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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 118,533 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 113,922 miles

wear both front tyres on edges

Pass 31 Mar 2022 105,291 miles

Rear rear sub frame corroded commensurate with age but not weakened

Fail 30 Mar 2022 105,290 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear rear sub frame corroded commensurate with age but not weakened

Pass 6 Mar 2021 97,226 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 92,369 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 83,253 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 77,029 miles

corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Pass 4 Mar 2017 68,915 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 58,979 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 47,957 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 37,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2014 37,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 34,803 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Aug 2013 34,803 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 31,375 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 26,996 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 26,996 miles

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

front brake disc getting rusty

Pass 25 Aug 2010 23,312 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 19,649 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 19,649 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2008 15,389 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 11,834 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt+ Cdti 135?

Based on 1,117 MOT tests across 127 vehicles.

70.2%
Pass Rate
7,202
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
127
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41
Registration plate lamp not working 37
Brake pipe excessively corroded 34
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21
Headlamp aim too low 20
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BX54 HBP is a 2004 MG Zt+ Cdti 135 in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2004 MG Zt+ Cdti 135 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 94,420 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zt+ Cdti 135 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX54 HBP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt+ Cdti 135 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this MG Zt+ Cdti 135 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BX54 HBP is a 2004 MG Zt+ Cdti 135, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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