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WJ04 UKA

2004 MG Zt

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

101,707 mi
Last recorded101,707 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 UKA
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 101,707 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2026 101,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 93,853 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 84,986 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 84,986 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/r18-95v (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/r18-95v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2023 84,666 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 84,440 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill,around jacking pad (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 84,223 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, by towing point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2015 84,022 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 73,945 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 6,064 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 62,200 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 57,933 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 53,419 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f seat belt slight fluffing/fraying

o/s/f seat belt slight fluffing/fraying

Pass 20 Nov 2009 45,808 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 39,438 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 32,336 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 25,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 25,340 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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WJ04 UKA is a 2004 MG Zt in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WJ04 UKA, 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 WJ04 UKA registered?

WJ04 UKA is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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