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SW54 PAR

2004 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 4601cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

67,998 mi
Last recorded67,998 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW54 PAR
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,601cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 67,998 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential slightly weeping. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 65,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall slightly damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential slightly weeping. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 58,373 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 58,373 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Offside front lower wishbone mounted levelling device mount sheared. (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Combination of upper ball joint and lower bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Poor re-coil. (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear metal pipe heavily corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side RBT park brake not locking. (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Combination of upper ball joint and lower bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Metal pipe to caliper heavily corroded and rubbing against inner chassis / wing (hole to engine bay). (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear metal pipe heavily corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side RBT park brake not locking. (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. RBT service brake no lock up. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Weak light / bulb. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 55,408 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 54,621 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 53,484 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 52,427 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 51,467 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))

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

Undertray fitted.

Pass 2 Nov 2017 50,878 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 4 Nov 2016 49,703 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2015 49,183 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 48,185 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 47,326 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 45,422 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 45,422 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 42,618 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 41,925 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 30,508 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 22,857 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 17,580 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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SW54 PAR is a 2004 MG Zt in Grey with a 4,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 SW54 PAR, 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 SW54 PAR registered?

SW54 PAR is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is SW54 PAR safe to buy?

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