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DEN 956W

2004 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

106,429 mi
Last recorded106,429 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEN 956W
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 106,429 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 105,454 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 103,721 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 102,466 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 98,363 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 94,905 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 91,474 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 86,697 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 80,936 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 75,704 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 70,533 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 67,200 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 65,005 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 60,683 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 55,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 55,975 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 51,632 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 48,186 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 43,968 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 39,159 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 31,937 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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DEN 956W is a 2004 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 DEN 956W, 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 DEN 956W registered?

DEN 956W is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 4 May 2004.

Is DEN 956W safe to buy?

The MOT history for DEN 956W shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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