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AHG 85

2004 MG Zt-t

Black Petrol 4601cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,108 mi
Last recorded56,108 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHG 85
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,601cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 56,108 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 55,056 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 55,020 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 53,346 miles

Brake lever has limited reserve travel

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))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 52,033 miles

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

Sill covers fitted at time of test.

Fail 4 Aug 2020 52,029 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Sill covers fitted at time of test.

Pass 16 Aug 2019 49,934 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 48,213 miles

Handbrake performance 16%

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)

Offside Rear Handbrake low performance.

Pass 29 Dec 2015 47,455 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 47,451 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 46,786 miles

Handbrake 16%

Pass 10 Dec 2013 45,849 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 45,086 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 45,081 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 40,654 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 33,763 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 29,148 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 29,148 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2008 27,443 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 23,529 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 234,557 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

windscreen washer bottle leaking.

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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AHG 85 is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Black with a 4,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AHG 85, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AHG 85 registered?

AHG 85 is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 9 June 2004.

Is AHG 85 safe to buy?

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