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MG51 XPG

2004 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

94,311 mi
Last recorded94,311 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG51 XPG
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc
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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 94,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 20 May 2025 94,307 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 May 2024 93,174 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 90,218 miles

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

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

under body corrosion

Pass 18 May 2021 86,411 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear greased/slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Various corrosion to underbody items such as the braking system and axles/subframe

Pass 11 Oct 2019 83,437 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2018 81,333 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2017 78,808 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 75,863 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 66,976 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 60,016 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 53,731 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 45,318 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 35,455 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 32,365 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 30,289 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 28,100 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 25,783 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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MG51 XPG is a 2004 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 MG51 XPG, 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 MG51 XPG registered?

MG51 XPG is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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