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FX54 MZO

2004 MG Zt-t

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

146,146 mi
Last recorded146,146 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX54 MZO
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 146,146 miles

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 146,146 miles

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

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 138,915 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 133,332 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 128,242 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 122,194 miles

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Both front tyres worn on edges

Covers fitted

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm + heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear tyre badly split on inner sidewall but no cords visual time of test (STRONG)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm + heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Slight corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 26 May 2021 118,785 miles

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Both rear inner sills slightly corroded

Both rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Both rear tyres badly worn on edges

Covers fitted

Little reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 26 Jun 2020 115,218 miles

Both nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes have slight play

Centre rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Engine covers/undertrays

Fuel tank straps corroded

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear anti roll bar slightly corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2020 115,217 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

All rear suspension components slightly corroded

Centre rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Engine covers/undertrays

Fuel tank straps corroded

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear anti roll bar drop links deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2019 111,754 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 106,760 miles

Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre slight side wall damage

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2017 100,700 miles

Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides supply pipes (3.6.B.2c)

general underbody rusting

Pass 26 Apr 2016 95,599 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 95,597 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 90,651 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

n/s/f tyre has damage to outer side wall

Pass 30 Apr 2014 84,807 miles

air/bag warning light intermittant??

general underbody rusting

Fail 29 Apr 2014 84,803 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

exhaust heat sheild falling off

Pass 24 Apr 2013 76,290 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 76,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 67,063 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 64,736 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 6 Apr 2011 64,709 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 30 Mar 2010 61,189 miles

both centre brake pipes under vehicle slightly corroded

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2009 54,355 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 54,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 52,157 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 37,583 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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FX54 MZO is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 FX54 MZO, 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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FX54 MZO is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 12 October 2004.

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