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PN54 KFC

2004 MG Zt

Yellow Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

25,545 mi
Last recorded25,545 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN54 KFC
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 25,545 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 25,209 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 23,718 miles

Fuel tank support straps heavily corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad wear wire insecure

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2023 23,718 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel tank support straps heavily corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad wear wire insecure

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Wipers not tested

Pass 28 Jan 2020 23,615 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 22,825 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 22,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 22,503 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 22,124 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 brake discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 21,595 miles

clutch worn (slipping)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 20,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch slipping

Pass 6 Sep 2013 20,161 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 19,134 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 17,947 miles

airbag warning light on

brake lines covered in grease

front tyres cracking on shoulders

Pass 24 Aug 2010 16,325 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 14,716 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 12,944 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 11,050 miles

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

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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PN54 KFC is a 2004 MG Zt in Yellow with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PN54 KFC, 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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PN54 KFC is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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