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GJ54 FOK

2004 MG Zt

Black Petrol 4601cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

64,678 mi
Last recorded64,678 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 FOK
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,601cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 64,678 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside park brake low effort

both front shock absorbers / struts heavily corroded

surface corrosion all brake discs

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Jul 2023 64,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine man light intermittent fault

horn intermittent

surface corrosion all brake discs

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 Jan 2022 64,617 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine man light intermittent

horn intermittent

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Feb 2021 64,601 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine man light intermittent

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Oct 2019 64,590 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Sep 2018 64,498 miles

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

Nearside Front seat belt retractor sticking

both front shock absorbers corroded

park brake efficiency only just met requirements

srs light intermittent

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Sep 2017 63,648 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 63,204 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 62,166 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 60,658 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 57,222 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 55,101 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 55,101 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 50,193 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 46,085 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 42,772 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 42,772 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 39,548 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 30,348 miles

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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GJ54 FOK is a 2004 MG Zt in Black with a 4,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GJ54 FOK, 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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GJ54 FOK is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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