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DA54 JYO

2004 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

152,495 mi
Last recorded152,495 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 JYO
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 152,495 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 149,364 miles

under tray

Fail 23 Dec 2024 149,364 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid refill bottle (3.5 (a))

under tray

Pass 30 Dec 2023 148,418 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 146,550 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 144,450 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 142,379 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 139,469 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 137,996 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 135,623 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 134,725 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe gasket (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 132,803 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 131,213 miles

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)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 126,238 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2013 126,218 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 122,074 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 122,064 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 119,637 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 119,637 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 114,197 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 95,095 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 95,095 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 63,483 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Dec 2007 33,927 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 33,927 miles

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)

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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DA54 JYO is a 2004 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DA54 JYO, 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 DA54 JYO registered?

DA54 JYO is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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