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VX54 UUN

2004 MG Zt

Black Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

110,355 mi
Last recorded110,355 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 UUN
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 110,355 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 105,694 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 100,305 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 92,878 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 92,668 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 86,379 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 86,362 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 82,124 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 78,084 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 78,084 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 73,217 miles

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

rear wishbones corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2018 73,217 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear wishbones corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2017 72,397 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 72,397 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 3 Nov 2016 71,394 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 70,382 miles

high level brake light is not working

Fail 10 Nov 2015 70,382 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

high level brake light is not working

Pass 10 Nov 2014 68,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

high level brake warning light is not working

off side front brake pad warning wire is inscure

Pass 13 Nov 2013 66,982 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 66,982 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 65,205 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 59,241 miles

Front to rear metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 59,241 miles

Front to rear metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 12 Nov 2010 51,248 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 45,043 miles

Both front and N/S/R Tyres low on tread.

Fail 13 Nov 2009 45,043 miles

Both front and N/S/R Tyres low on tread.

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 37,378 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 29,288 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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VX54 UUN is a 2004 MG Zt in Black 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 VX54 UUN, 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 VX54 UUN registered?

VX54 UUN is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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