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AX54 JXC

2004 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

113,111 mi
Last recorded113,111 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 JXC
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 113,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

reverse lamp not working

vehicle rusty on underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2026 113,111 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

reverse lamp not working

vehicle rusty on underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2025 111,745 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (vehicle has not been used much ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle rusty on underside

Pass 25 Apr 2024 109,871 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system corroded

vehicle rusty on underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2023 106,850 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 102,782 miles

Front brakes imbalanced

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

Offside rear tyre cracking/perishing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Apr 2022 102,782 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Tail box rubber mounts in very poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Front brakes imbalanced

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

Offside rear tyre cracking/perishing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Apr 2021 100,172 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear in clips and both rears by flexihoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 97,529 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear in clips and both sides by flexihoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 93,674 miles

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

Exhaust heavily corroded

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 75,719 miles

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

Exhaust heavily corroded

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 89,225 miles

All brake pipes corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Jan 2018 89,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

All brake pipes corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jan 2017 85,194 miles

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroding in clips

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

Nearside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 85,194 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroding in clips

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

Nearside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 81,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has cuts in side wall ..not to cords

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 81,211 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has cuts in side wall ..not to cords

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 74,903 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 68,772 miles

Brake pipes corroding in places.

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure.

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall has cuts in and a slight bulge on inner sidewall. Cuts are on the limit of pass / fail.

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Wheels slightly buckled.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 61,386 miles

Front brake discs are in a poor condition

Fail 30 Aug 2012 61,386 miles

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

Front brake discs are in a poor condition

Front tyres are perished

Pass 25 Jul 2011 54,687 miles

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

nearside rear shock absorber appears to be weeping fluid

Pass 22 Jul 2010 45,964 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 39,602 miles

front and rear brake discs heavily corroded

nearside front tyre has small cut to sidewall

Pass 20 May 2008 32,548 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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AX54 JXC is a 2004 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AX54 JXC, 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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AX54 JXC is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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