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BO53 ZTT

2004 MG Zt-t

Grey Petrol 4601cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

84,603 mi
Last recorded84,603 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO53 ZTT
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,601cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 84,603 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 84,601 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 83,426 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 82,479 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner face very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 82,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear inner face very poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 78,205 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported all that have been replaced (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 78,152 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 73,185 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion both rear brake pipes near fuel tank

Fail 1 Oct 2021 73,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion both rear brake pipes near fuel tank

Pass 29 Oct 2020 67,774 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine management light on dash

Coolant leak ()

Pass 18 Oct 2019 66,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 63,313 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 62,247 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 61,769 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 57,027 miles

The park brake only just met spec adjustment or repair required.

Pass 23 Sep 2014 52,950 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 52,886 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all four brake discs have slight surface corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2010 52,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f worn on outer edges

o/s/f worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2009 49,356 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 45,040 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 45,040 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 44,702 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 29 May 2007 36,765 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front discsc worn /lipped on inner edge

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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BO53 ZTT is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 4,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2004 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 82,386 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zt-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BO53 ZTT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BO53 ZTT registered?

BO53 ZTT is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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