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OO54 SNM

2004 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

104,187 mi
Last recorded104,187 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO54 SNM
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2026 104,187 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Entrance/exit door defective in operation (9.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Amber brake warning light on

Crack in nearside rear lens

Misting of oil on steering rack

Nearside front seat foam insecure

Nearside no plate light inop

Nearside washer poor

Offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 28 Jan 2025 103,036 miles

Amber brake warning light on

Both front rigid brake pipe unions corroded

Offside front coil spring corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2025 103,036 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both rear inner sills and Nearside rear outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Amber brake warning light on

Both front rigid brake pipe unions corroded

Offside front coil spring corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2023 101,042 miles

Minor corrosion on front and rear subframes

Offside rear door does not open

Fail 18 Dec 2023 101,042 miles

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

Minor corrosion on front and rear subframes

Offside rear door does not open

Pass 6 Dec 2022 97,925 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 97,924 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 95,651 miles

Amber brake warning light on

Both front tyres getting low on tread and worn on edges

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Front to back rigid brake pipe unions and bothe front rigid brake pipe unions corroded

General corrosion on rear underside of vehicle

Nearside washer jet 50%

Slight play from offside steering when rocked

Fail 5 Feb 2021 95,615 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Offside rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Amber brake warning light on

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Front to back rigid brake pipes corroded

High level brake light inop

Knock from steering from offside when rocked

Offside rear brake wear lead broken

Oil leak

Rear underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2020 93,210 miles

Offside rear lens cracked

Both rear brake disc inner faces corroded

Both rear brake discs corroded

Both rear tyres low on tread

Catching noise from Nearside rear brake when rotated

Nearside wiper blade split

No reverse lights

Offside rear sidelight shorting with indicator

Rear brake pads deteriorated

Pass 7 Feb 2019 88,958 miles

Both front head lamp lense covers fogged

Front brake discs heavily corroded on inner face

Hand brake lever travel high

Nearside front tyre low on tread

Nearside rear tyre worn low on tread and heavily worn outer edge

Nearside washer jet poor

Offside front anti roll bar link lower dust cover deteriorated

Offside rear light lense cracked

Offside rear tyre worn low on tread and heavily worn on outer edge (just okay for mot )

Fail 7 Feb 2019 88,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front head lamp lense covers fogged

Front brake discs heavily corroded on inner face

Hand brake lever travel high

Nearside front tyre low on tread

Nearside rear tyre worn low on tread and heavily worn outer edge

Nearside washer jet poor

Offside front anti roll bar link lower dust cover deteriorated

Offside rear light lense cracked

Offside rear tyre worn low on tread and heavily worn on outer edge (just okay for mot )

Pass 5 Feb 2018 86,026 miles

Nearside washer jet poor

Offside rear door difficult to open

Reversing light inop

Pass 2 Feb 2018 134,625 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

front tyres on inner edge won

gearbox oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2018 85,940 miles

Emissions not tested Due to blowing exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexi joint (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Offside front (2.7.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened Both rear suspension arms ( that springs sit in ) have holes and corrosion (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Both rear shock absorbers have slight misting of oil ( nearside rear just okay )

Clutch biting point high

Front brake discs heavily corroded and lipped

Front exhaust heat shield loose

Front subframe corroded

Fuel tank straps heavily corroded

Offside front brake slightly binding

Offside front suspension coil spring corroded

Offside side repeater discoloured

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Rear subframe heavily corroded

Reversing lights inop

Rotational noise from nearside rear brake

Smell of fumes from engine

Pass 26 Jan 2017 84,235 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 82,791 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber light misting of oil

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 81,953 miles

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

fuel tank straps corroded

slight judder in front brakes(discs worn)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 81,953 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel tank straps corroded

slight judder in front brakes(discs worn)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 78,530 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 78,529 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 73,141 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

osr coil spring tail broken

Fail 4 Oct 2012 73,141 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 68,164 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 63,543 miles

rear discs worn

Pass 30 Sep 2009 57,041 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 57,041 miles

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 51,242 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 38,698 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

wiper blades smear slightly

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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OO54 SNM is a 2004 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OO54 SNM, 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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OO54 SNM is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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