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DE53 JDU

2004 MG Zt-t

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

91,614 mi
Last recorded91,614 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 JDU
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 91,614 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on inner side wall

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 91,611 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle missing (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on inner side wall

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 88,574 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all mechanical components/underbody rusty

brake pipes corroded in various places

Pass 20 Mar 2017 88,554 miles

Body has slight corrosion body slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Mar 2017 88,552 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion body slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 88,579 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure steering wheel moves up and down when the adjuster is locked (2.1.6)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 84,038 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 78,523 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake pipes greased unable to fully inspect

Pass 7 Jan 2014 71,093 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

exhaust heavily corroded

slight blow on exhaust

Fail 7 Jan 2014 71,093 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

exhaust heavily corroded

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 15 Jan 2013 65,073 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 65,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 59,324 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 59,324 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tracking

Pass 21 Jan 2011 53,677 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres wearing on edges, o/s/r tyre cut on inner sidewall

Pass 21 Jan 2010 46,021 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 46,021 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear discs showing wear

Fail 23 Jan 2009 36,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

items over 40mm in windscreen are MOT fail

parking brake has long travel

rear indicators pale

slight damage to middle rear seat belt

slight play in offside steering rack knuckle joint

Pass 23 Jan 2009 36,655 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

items over 40mm in windscreen are MOT fail

parking brake has long travel

rear indicators pale

slight damage to middle rear seat belt

slight play in offside steering rack knuckle joint

Pass 3 Jan 2008 26,659 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 26,659 miles

Centre An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 18,936 miles

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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DE53 JDU is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DE53 JDU, 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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DE53 JDU is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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