2004 MG ZT 1.8L Petrol · AV04 JCJ
2004 MG ZT (1.8L, petrol). First registered 04/03/2004. Recorded mileage 119,199 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- MG ZT
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Ipswich
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,199 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1796cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
AV04 JCJ Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/01/2025
- 119,199 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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AV04 JCJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2004 Mg Zt (AV04 JCJ) between January 2025 and January 2025.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 January 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Common Problems: MG ZT
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- ECU Flooding (Blocked Drains)(Serious)
The plenum chamber drains block with leaves, causing water to rise and submerge the engine ECU.
- Front Coil Spring Breakage(Moderate)
The front coil springs are prone to snapping due to fierce corrosion, particularly on UK roads with salt and potholes. This is a common MOT failure.
- K-Series Head Gasket Failure (1.8 Petrol)(Serious)
The 1.8 K-Series petrol engine is prone to head gasket failure if the cooling system is neglected. Symptoms include overheating and oil/coolant mixing.
- Brake Pipe Corrosion(Serious)
The brake pipes can corrode, particularly in areas where road salt is used. This is a serious safety concern and a common MOT failure point.
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