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ES54 ATE

2004 MG Zt-t

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

136,982 mi
Last recorded136,982 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationES54 ATE
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 136,982 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 136,982 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 128,217 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under body and suspension various stages corrosion

Fail 31 Jan 2025 128,217 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under body and suspension various stages corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2024 121,482 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear indicator discolored

front indicators discolored

under body and suspension variuos stages corrosion

Fail 27 Jan 2024 121,434 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear indicator discolored

front indicators discolored

under body and suspension variuos stages corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2022 115,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under body and suspension various stages corrosion

Pass 11 Dec 2021 110,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 105,617 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 96,629 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 93,983 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 90,435 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 90,435 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 88,906 miles

headlamp lenses

rear number plate condition

Pass 21 Jan 2016 85,160 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 85,160 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x 2 corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 79,188 miles

brake discs rusty front and rear

Pass 29 Jan 2014 75,316 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 69,481 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 63,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 54,983 miles

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

both rear brake discs corroded

offside handbrake weak

Pass 16 Sep 2009 46,800 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 38,987 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 28,370 miles

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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ES54 ATE is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ES54 ATE, 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.

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ES54 ATE is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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