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EJ04 ZJE

2004 MG Zt

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,438 mi
Last recorded48,438 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 ZJE
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 48,438 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2026 48,085 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 37,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Sill corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Sill corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 21,546 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 19,089 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 19,023 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 18,973 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 18,737 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 18,357 miles

Nearside Front plastic jacking point missing

Fail 12 Mar 2019 18,357 miles

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

Nearside Front plastic jacking point missing

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 18,188 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 17,732 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 17,128 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 17,126 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 16,579 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 15,819 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 15,590 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 15,087 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 13,793 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 12,492 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 9,898 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 7,847 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 5,944 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 5,944 miles

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

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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EJ04 ZJE is a 2004 MG Zt in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EJ04 ZJE, 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 EJ04 ZJE registered?

EJ04 ZJE is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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