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HG04 UZR

2004 MG Zt

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

173,653 mi
Last recorded173,653 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG04 UZR
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 173,653 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 173,643 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 167,490 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 164,439 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 164,424 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 158,552 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 155,389 miles

Nearside Rear brake hose insecure

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Feb 2021 155,388 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear brake hose insecure

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 150,843 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 150,843 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 143,188 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 142,740 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint and rubber boot split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint and rubber boot split (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 142,728 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort not working (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint and rubber boot split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint and rubber boot split (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 134,453 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 124,549 miles

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

front headlights starting to fade

offside front tyre starting to wear

rear anti roll bar corroded

underbody corroding

Fail 24 Mar 2016 124,549 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front headlights starting to fade

offside front tyre starting to wear

rear anti roll bar corroded

underbody corroding

Pass 6 Mar 2015 110,634 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 110,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 104,184 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 97,849 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 92,395 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 92,395 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

air bag light on

Pass 11 Aug 2010 88,384 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2009 76,080 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 67,732 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 59,829 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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HG04 UZR is a 2004 MG Zt in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HG04 UZR, 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 HG04 UZR registered?

HG04 UZR is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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