2004 MG ZT 2.5L Petrol · HS53 HHB
2004 MG ZT (2.5L, petrol). First registered 26/02/2004. Recorded mileage 117,173 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MG ZT
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Portsmouth
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/03/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,173 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 2497cc
HS53 HHB Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/02/2023
- 117,173 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Known faults for MG MG ZT / ZT-T
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
HS53 HHB Mileage History
- 22/02/2022110,193 mi
- 21/02/2023117,173 mi+6,980 mi
Average of roughly 7,006 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
HS53 HHB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mg Zt (HS53 HHB) between February 2022 and February 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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