2004 MG ZT 2.0L Diesel · RY54 OMU
2004 MG ZT (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20/12/2004. Recorded mileage 33,091 miles. MOT valid until 20/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- MG ZT
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,091 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1951cc
RY54 OMU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2025
- 33,091 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: Good
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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.
RY54 OMU Mileage History
- 13/12/202132,203 mi
- 15/12/202232,791 mi+588 mi
- 11/12/202332,909 mi+118 mi
- 12/12/202433,034 mi+125 mi
- 18/12/202533,091 mi+57 mi
Average of roughly 221 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RY54 OMU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Mg Zt (RY54 OMU) between December 2021 and December 2025.
The record contains 5 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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