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VK54 CEX

2004 MG Zt-t

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,307 mi
Last recorded117,307 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 CEX
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 117,307 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 116,934 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 116,507 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2020 116,104 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 115,668 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 113,241 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 113,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 94,602 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSF & NSR (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 82,726 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 73,749 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 73,666 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 62,885 miles

advise nearside front tyre wall slightly damaged

advise offside front tyre wall slightly damaged

Fail 30 Jul 2013 62,884 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

advise nearside front tyre wall slightly damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2013 62,684 miles

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

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

small water leak from water pump area

Pass 15 Feb 2012 53,087 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit and perished and split

rear brake pads worn thin and rear brake discs very corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2011 45,682 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre wearing low on edges

offside rear tyre getting perished

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 9 Mar 2011 45,682 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low on edges

offside rear tyre getting perished

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 10 Mar 2010 36,627 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all brake discs slightly corroded

nearside rear wheel has slight buckle

offside front jacking pad missing

offside front wheel arch liner missing

Pass 20 Feb 2009 36,463 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 31,746 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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VK54 CEX is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VK54 CEX, 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 VK54 CEX registered?

VK54 CEX is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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