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HIG 454

2004 MG Zt

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

203,515 mi
Last recorded203,515 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIG 454
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 203,515 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 197,462 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 188,217 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 176,484 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 163,869 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 151,265 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 141,589 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 129,534 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 119,630 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases TAILPIPE SLIGHT BLOW (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 107,653 miles

Auto headlamp adjuster at rear link rod nuts loose

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 97,280 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 97,267 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 88,955 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 78,578 miles

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

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

advise front brake pads low and discs worn

Fail 30 Jun 2014 78,578 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

advise front and rear brake pads low advise front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 8 Jul 2013 68,769 miles

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

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

advise front tyres worn on edges

Fail 5 Jul 2013 68,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

advise front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Jul 2012 55,754 miles

Both front tyres won slightly on outer edges

Both rear tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2011 51,061 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 51,040 miles

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

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

both front tyres scrubbing slightly on inner edges

n/s front tyre wall damaged [outer wall]

o/s front tyre inner wall cracking

Fail 8 Sep 2010 41,995 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake warning lamp on

Pass 8 Sep 2010 41,995 miles

brake warning lamp on

Pass 25 Sep 2009 33,649 miles

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

brake warning lamp on

child seat n/s/r

rear number plate fadded

Pass 19 Sep 2008 25,368 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 17,020 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 17,020 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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HIG 454 is a 2004 MG Zt in Black with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HIG 454, 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 HIG 454 registered?

HIG 454 is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 4 October 2004.

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