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V6 HSW

2004 MG Zt-t

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

156,820 mi
Last recorded156,820 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV6 HSW
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 156,820 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 147,402 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 137,629 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2023 137,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 130,914 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 128,112 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 122,255 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 115,072 miles

Nearside Rear wearing uneven

Offside Rear wearing uneven

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 104,673 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

brake check

Fail 17 Aug 2018 104,673 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

brake check

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 95,359 miles

screen cracked

Fail 17 Jul 2017 95,339 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened top arm (bottom seat for the spring) (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

exhaust blowing on front flexi

screen cracked

Pass 11 Aug 2016 84,825 miles

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

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

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

all 4 tyres down to 3mm

Fail 11 Aug 2016 84,825 miles

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

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

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

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

all 4 tyres down to 3mm

Pass 19 Aug 2015 74,637 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 65,574 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 65,574 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 60,321 miles

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

condition of rear exhaust

corrosion to both rear suspension arms

Pass 9 Jul 2012 52,349 miles

advise , both rear brake discs are corroded .

Pass 2 Jul 2011 47,239 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 47,239 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 42,020 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 33,994 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 31,303 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 23,575 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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V6 HSW is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2004 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 82,386 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zt-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V6 HSW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V6 HSW registered?

V6 HSW is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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