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J9 RDU

2004 MG Zt-t

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

159,754 mi
Last recorded159,754 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 RDU
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 159,754 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear suspension arm bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 159,751 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear suspension arm bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 150,318 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front inner joints ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 142,922 miles

Fuel tank straps corroded

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 142,533 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel tank straps corroded

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 137,482 miles

Both rear fuel tank straps slightly corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 122,438 miles

Fuel tank strap corroded

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 122,438 miles

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

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

Central Rear heatshield loose

Fuel tank strap corroded

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 112,785 miles

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

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

Park brake only just met requirements

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside & nearside (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside & nearside (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 112,783 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Park brake only just met requirements

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside & nearside (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside & nearside (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 97,313 miles

front brake pads low aprx 3/4000 mls - some corrosion rear brake discs

front headlight lens start to deteriorate - some corrosion/peeling both front coil springs

n/s/r coil spring corroded/peeling (lower) - handbrake low effort !

Pass 26 Oct 2015 877,447 miles

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

Rear suspension components have general surface corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2014 75,579 miles

some corrosion/peeling both rear inner sills (suspension mounts)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 75,579 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

some corrosion/peeling both rear inner sills (suspension mounts)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 69,105 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s front foglight insecure

Pass 14 Nov 2012 54,897 miles

Airbag light on

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2012 54,563 miles

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

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

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

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

Airbag light on

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2011 44,879 miles

air bag light is on

Pass 22 Oct 2010 37,840 miles

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

o/s/rear tyre is worn down to 2.5mm

Pass 30 Oct 2009 32,128 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 26,740 miles

SRS light on

Pass 19 Nov 2007 20,697 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 15,784 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)

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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J9 RDU is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Green with a 1,951cc diesel 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 J9 RDU, 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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J9 RDU is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 2 October 2004.

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