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GU53 JFJ

2004 MG Zt-t

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

89,443 mi
Last recorded89,443 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 JFJ
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 89,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front suspension upper mount worn

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 86,186 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front suspension top mount slightly noisy

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Various underbody components corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2022 84,879 miles

Front suspension top mount slightly noisy

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Various underbody components corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2022 84,875 miles

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

Front suspension top mount slightly noisy

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Various underbody components corroded

Pass 12 May 2021 84,616 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 84,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 82,757 miles

Coolant leak

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2018 79,083 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly N/S+O/S (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust system deterioated

Rear coil spring corroded N/S+O/S (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 74,629 miles

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

nearside front tyre getting near limit

Pass 24 Mar 2016 65,591 miles

rear brake discs very rusted

Fail 24 Mar 2016 65,591 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

rear brake discs very rusted

Pass 21 Mar 2015 58,952 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 52,095 miles

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

brake pads all worn thin advised

Pass 3 Dec 2012 46,435 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 41,093 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 40,199 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 40,199 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 39,038 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 37,183 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 37,183 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 35,474 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 31,672 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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GU53 JFJ is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GU53 JFJ, 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 GU53 JFJ registered?

GU53 JFJ is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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