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954 UMG

2004 MG Zt

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

267,721 mi
Last recorded267,721 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration954 UMG
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 267,721 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 249,759 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 231,544 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 216,136 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 204,466 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 189,186 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 175,225 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 166,190 miles

Nearside Front Lower windscreen cracked

Pass 7 Jun 2018 157,055 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 147,266 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 139,068 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack joint (2.2.A.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 31 May 2016 139,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded main run (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack joint (2.2.A.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 May 2015 130,412 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 122,525 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 115,009 miles
Fail 12 May 2013 115,001 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 5 May 2012 103,110 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 90,932 miles
Pass 23 May 2010 79,820 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 67,496 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 52,542 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 35,413 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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954 UMG is a 2004 MG Zt in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 954 UMG, 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 954 UMG registered?

954 UMG is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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