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LM53 WHC

2004 MG Zt

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

75,613 mi
Last recorded75,613 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 WHC
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 75,613 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front tyres worn on the edges

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 67,774 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains and f n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

handbrake adjustment poor

Pass 15 Jul 2023 54,588 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake adjustment poor

Pass 25 Jun 2022 42,391 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (4.2.3 (c))

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

Parking brake adjustment could be better

Pass 28 Jun 2021 25,851 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources has reverse camera in place of bulb (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 25,840 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended not extending (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 25,809 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 25,488 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 25,459 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 20,201 miles

dent in offside front door and nearside rear door

gearbox oil leaks

offside rear bumper scratched

rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

slight wear in steering and suspension bushes

surface corrosion to exhaust

Pass 21 Jan 2011 17,117 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 15,121 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 13,406 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 11,839 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 10,021 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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LM53 WHC is a 2004 MG Zt in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LM53 WHC, 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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LM53 WHC is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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