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AH53 DSS

2004 MG Zt

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,834 mi
Last recorded50,834 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH53 DSS
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 50,834 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 50,819 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 48,252 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 46,920 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired Noisy when braking (1.1.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 43,368 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired clunking noise from servo when brake pressed hard (1.1.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 42,630 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2020 42,626 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2019 40,792 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2019 40,788 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2018 38,778 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 36,750 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

High park brake lever travel

Nearside Front Seat belt stalk sticky under tension test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak

Under trays fitted

Under trays fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2017 36,749 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure In several places inner wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal rubber worn

High park brake lever travel

Nearside Front Seat belt stalk sticky under tension test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak

Under trays fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2016 34,778 miles

brake pad warning light on

Pass 17 Aug 2015 32,772 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2014 30,948 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 28,955 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake pad warning on [ pads ok]

Pass 22 Aug 2012 27,843 miles

brake pad warning light on air bag warning light on

Fail 20 Aug 2012 27,815 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

brake pad warning light on air bag warning light on

Pass 22 Aug 2011 26,257 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 23,965 miles

power steering slight leak

Fail 18 Aug 2010 23,965 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

power steering slight leak

Pass 27 Aug 2009 22,699 miles

brake pad warning light on

brake pedal anti slip pad slightly worn

Pass 11 Aug 2008 20,086 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 14,501 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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AH53 DSS is a 2004 MG Zt in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AH53 DSS, 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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AH53 DSS is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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