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DU54 NLU

2004 MG Zt

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

162,296 mi
Last recorded162,296 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 NLU
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2025 162,296 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced osf & nsf (4.1.4 (b))

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced osf & nsf (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear axles corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2024 159,539 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 159,515 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 155,235 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 148,017 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 144,720 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 142,036 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 138,660 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 137,902 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 135,810 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 135,810 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 134,178 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 133,068 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)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 132,894 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished/cracked (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel rim slightly damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished/cracked (4.1.E.1)

front numberplate worn

rear exhaust box outer skin slightly corroded

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 126,853 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 126,853 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 123,178 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2012 118,163 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 114,582 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 114,582 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 111,451 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 109,078 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 109,071 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 105,445 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 83,285 miles

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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DU54 NLU is a 2004 MG Zt in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DU54 NLU, 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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DU54 NLU is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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