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DN54 EFP

2004 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

72,454 mi
Last recorded72,454 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 EFP
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 72,454 miles

Too clean for emissions.

Underbody corrosion.

Pass 21 Mar 2025 71,454 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

various suspension bushes deteriorated

various suspension components corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2025 71,424 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill, near jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill, near jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

various suspension bushes deteriorated

various suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2023 69,348 miles

underfloor and rear chassis showing signs of surface corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2022 67,324 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes corroded from union to flexy brake pipe join ( covered in grease ) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes corroded from union to flexy brake pipe join ( covered in grease ) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 65,935 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective glazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 64,360 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 64,359 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 62,880 miles

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

top shocker mounts rough in rotation

Pass 15 Sep 2018 60,341 miles

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front o/s/f shocker mount rough in operation

Pass 20 Sep 2017 56,169 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 56,166 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 52,890 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 48,912 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 45,484 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 41,466 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 36,253 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 36,253 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 32,658 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 28,797 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 25,360 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 18,853 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

o/s/f seatbelt stalk difficult to release under load.

Pass 7 Nov 2008 18,853 miles

o/s/f seatbelt stalk difficult to release under load.

Pass 20 Nov 2007 12,560 miles

nsf tyre worn on outer 2/3mm.nsr tyre 2/3mm

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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DN54 EFP is a 2004 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DN54 EFP, 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 DN54 EFP registered?

DN54 EFP is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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