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OY54 HSA

2004 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,620 mi
Last recorded82,620 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY54 HSA
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 82,620 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 79,125 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 79,123 miles

Central Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2024 77,722 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 77,714 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 74,637 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 74,637 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 71,583 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 68,265 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 65,774 miles

headlamps slightly faded

Pass 17 Aug 2019 63,184 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 60,896 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 58,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Aug 2016 55,444 miles

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

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

headlamps slightly faded

Fail 16 Aug 2016 55,444 miles

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

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

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

headlamps slightly faded

Pass 28 Aug 2015 51,268 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs corroded on inner face

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2014 47,533 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 43,609 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 43,609 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 40,670 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 37,158 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 37,152 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 32,822 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 27,802 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 23,466 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 18,555 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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OY54 HSA is a 2004 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol 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 OY54 HSA, 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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OY54 HSA is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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