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J800 OBJ

2004 MG Zt-t

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests49 (37 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate75.5%

Mileage

83,346 mi
Last recorded83,346 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ800 OBJ
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

37 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 83,346 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2025 93,415 miles

O/S handbrake performance could be better

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S rear upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 93,415 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S handbrake performance could be better

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S rear upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 78,804 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 89,404 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 89,396 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 75,423 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 85,346 miles

O/S handbrake performance could be better

Fail 25 Oct 2023 85,342 miles

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fuel tank heat shielding insecure but still offering protection

O/S handbrake performance could be better

Pass 6 Jan 2023 74,057 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 79,992 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 79,988 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 71,394 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 76,234 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 76,230 miles

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

Heat shielding insecure above centre exhaust

Pass 12 Jan 2021 68,558 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 72,967 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 72,963 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Heat shielding insecure above centre exhaust

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

N/S handbrake performance poor

Pass 13 Jan 2020 67,584 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 67,014 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 65,313 miles

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2018 61,632 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 61,632 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 60,643 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 62,715 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 54,743 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 54,738 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 61,416 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 47,734 miles

various brake pipes greased

Fail 4 Oct 2016 47,734 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded middle section (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 58,842 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 54,854 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 46,180 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 46,180 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 50,885 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 45,479 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2013 47,228 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 41,764 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 43,560 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 17 Jan 2011 37,704 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 41,123 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 40,973 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 34,208 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 38,524 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 30,124 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2008 30,124 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked by screws

Pass 23 Oct 2008 33,419 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 25,597 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 19,431 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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J800 OBJ is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 49 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.5%.

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 J800 OBJ, 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 J800 OBJ registered?

J800 OBJ is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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