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SM04 TUP

2004 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

136,026 mi
Last recorded136,026 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 TUP
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 136,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Slight corrosion on fuel tank straps and underside of vehicle

Pass 31 Oct 2024 135,229 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

slight corrosion on fuel tank straps

slight corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 30 Oct 2024 135,229 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

slight corrosion on fuel tank straps

slight corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Nov 2023 133,884 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion on fuel tank straps

slight corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 31 Oct 2023 133,884 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at end of pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at end of pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

slight corrosion on fuel tank straps

slight corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Nov 2022 132,620 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 132,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

undertray insecure

Pass 12 Oct 2021 131,846 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 130,287 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 125,749 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 125,749 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 124,663 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 124,663 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 122,681 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 121,765 miles

nearside rear tyre tread on 1.6mm

Pass 29 Apr 2015 118,440 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 118,440 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 115,979 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 111,370 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 110,984 miles

advise that the nearside and offside rear brake discs are corroded but not yet to excess.

Fail 30 Apr 2012 110,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

advise that the nearside and offside rear brake discs are corroded but not yet to excess.

advise that the outer sidewall of the offside front tyre is damaged but not to excess.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 97,271 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 81,796 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 81,796 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 66,716 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 66,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 51,547 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 36,054 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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SM04 TUP is a 2004 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 SM04 TUP, 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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SM04 TUP is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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