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DG54 ZTT

2004 MG Zt-t

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

172,514 mi
Last recorded172,514 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 ZTT
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 172,514 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 166,047 miles

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2023 161,340 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 156,732 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 153,969 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 152,598 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 152,597 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 143,883 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 143,883 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 143,875 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened outer sill at jacking point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 131,632 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear axle & brake pipes covered with underseal

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2017 127,217 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 10 Jul 2017 127,209 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 8 Nov 2016 120,632 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test mount ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both spring pans (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 120,632 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test mount ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both spring pans (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 108,811 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 108,173 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 102,385 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 97,606 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 97,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine undertray hanging down

Pass 19 Oct 2012 91,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Oct 2011 83,842 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 74,039 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 63,395 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 63,395 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Oct 2008 56,244 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 56,244 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Oct 2007 45,854 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 45,854 miles

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

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

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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DG54 ZTT is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DG54 ZTT, 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 DG54 ZTT registered?

DG54 ZTT is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 27 October 2004.

Is DG54 ZTT safe to buy?

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