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AX54 JXZ

2004 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

37,663 mi
Last recorded37,663 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 37,663 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 37,318 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 36,438 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 35,773 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2023 35,767 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2022 34,814 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 33,590 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 33,590 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault on dash (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 32,772 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 31,934 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 31,363 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 30,777 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 29,888 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 28,963 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 28,956 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 27,767 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 27,764 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 27,318 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 27,205 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2010 26,559 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 26,559 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 25,172 miles

front exhaust rubbers splitting

Fail 4 Apr 2009 25,162 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front exhaust rubbers splitting

Pass 22 Dec 2007 23,530 miles

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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 JXZ is a 2004 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AX54 JXZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX54 JXZ registered?

AX54 JXZ is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 22 December 2004.

Is AX54 JXZ safe to buy?

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