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HG54 RPU

2004 MG Zt-t

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

123,079 mi
Last recorded123,079 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 RPU
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 123,079 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 121,518 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 119,569 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 118,124 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 118,112 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 116,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under bonnet components covered

Pass 8 Jul 2021 114,461 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 113,130 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 109,503 miles

some under bonnet components covered

some underside components covered

Fail 18 Jun 2019 109,491 miles

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

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

some under bonnet components covered

some underside components covered

Pass 27 Jun 2018 105,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under bonnet components covered

underside components covered

Fail 21 Jun 2018 105,130 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under bonnet components covered

underside components covered

Pass 20 Jun 2017 100,901 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 95,672 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 90,668 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 90,668 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 85,138 miles

Rear silencer deteriorated.

Very slight play in nearside front trackrod end.

Pass 17 Jun 2013 80,690 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated.

Rear silencer slightly deteriorated.

Fail 17 Jun 2013 80,690 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Clutch and brake pedal rubbers deteriorated.

Nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated.

Rear silencer slightly deteriorated.

Pass 17 Jul 2012 75,087 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight split in brake pedal rubber

Fail 12 Jul 2012 75,085 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

slight split in brake pedal rubber

Pass 13 Jul 2011 68,179 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 68,179 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Emission test not done due to low oil level

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 57,673 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside dipped headlight slightly reduced output

Pass 17 Jul 2009 48,898 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 40,393 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall slight damage

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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HG54 RPU is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 HG54 RPU, 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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What year was HG54 RPU registered?

HG54 RPU is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 31 October 2004.

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