2004 MG ZT 1.8L Petrol · MM53 YYL
2004 MG ZT (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30/01/2004. Recorded mileage 87,286 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MG ZT
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,286 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
MM53 YYL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2025
- 87,286 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.
MM53 YYL Mileage History
- 07/06/202286,561 mi
- 19/06/202386,728 mi+167 mi
- 03/07/202487,058 mi+330 mi
- 24/06/202587,286 mi+228 mi
Average of roughly 238 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
MM53 YYL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mg Zt (MM53 YYL) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 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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