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LR54 THV

2004 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

76,338 mi
Last recorded76,338 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 THV
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 76,338 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 76,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 29 May 2024 76,179 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 76,162 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 69,348 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 69,348 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 63,561 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Both sides (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel arch damaged but no sharp edges

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened with both bushes deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 61,290 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both sides (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Oct 2019 59,323 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both sides (3.2 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 58,367 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Both (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 56,875 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 54,716 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 52,414 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 47,921 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jun 2013 43,487 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 39,131 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 33,333 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Jun 2010 26,030 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 17,743 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 17,742 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2008 17,575 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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LR54 THV is a 2004 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LR54 THV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR54 THV registered?

LR54 THV is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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