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MD53 JVY

2004 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

50,339 mi
Last recorded50,339 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 JVY
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 50,339 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 50,339 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 49,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gator area? (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (previous repair? corrode &weak!) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Note;- Nearside parking brake grabbing slightly[upon application]

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 49,690 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut inner sidewall of tyre weak point as marked? seams to have been "buffed"? (5.2.3 (g))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing as marked (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall of tyre in TOO many places? (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corrosion on underside of rear silencer box[pin-holes] (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy intermittent rattles via centre section of exhaust? (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gator area? (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (previous repair? corrode &weak!) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Note;- Nearside parking brake grabbing slightly[upon application]

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 47,874 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases [exhaust rear silencer] (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy "RATTLE" via centre silencer boxes (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing/worn on inner edges of tyre tread face (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component nearside steering rack gator area[misting of oil] (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 46,971 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken. as marked. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 46,971 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken. as marked. (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage union seal and n/s steering rack gaiter. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 45,981 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks on outer edges of tyre tread face & cuts on outer sidewall bead protector (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened esp. outer face of brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring pan (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks on outer edges of tyre tread face & slight tears on outer sidewall tyre bead protector (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edges of tyre tread face & cracks on outer edges of tyre tread face (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring pan (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks on outer edges of tyre tread face & cuts on outer sidewall of tyre bead protector (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective slight wear on top edge (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly faded (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 45,977 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength "jacking point" on sill corrode & holed, WITHIN 30cm of suspension component (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam NB:- unable to check headlamp aim (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (i))

NOTE;- VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND PUSHED BOTTOM HOSE OUT, SUSPECT COOLANT FAN LAZY/SLOW OR NO OPERATION?

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks on outer edges of tyre tread face & cuts on outer sidewall bead protector (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened esp. outer face of brake disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring pan (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks on outer edges of tyre tread face & slight tears on outer sidewall tyre bead protector (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Note;- PAD WEAR indicator showing a warning/ fault?

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edges of tyre tread face & cracks on outer edges of tyre tread face (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened coil spring pan (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks on outer edges of tyre tread face & cuts on outer sidewall of tyre bead protector (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective slight wear on top edge (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 45,108 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge.225/45zr18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 43,713 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 42,879 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 42,879 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 41,810 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 40,536 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 40,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 38,501 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Note;- nearside front tyre wearing on edges & scuffed on outter sidewall.

Note;- offside front tyre wearing on edges.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 38,501 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Note;- nearside front tyre wearing on edges & scuffed on outter sidewall.

Note;- offside front tyre wearing on edges.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 36,665 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 36,661 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 33,388 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 33,386 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 30,735 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 30,735 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 27,291 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 23,403 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 19,023 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 14,078 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 10,649 miles

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

How Reliable is the MG Zt?

Based on 193,197 MOT tests across 13,994 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,885
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
13,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,540
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,201
Registration plate lamp not working 6,690
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,389
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 3,593
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MD53 JVY is a 2004 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2004 MG Zt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 69,682 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MD53 JVY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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MD53 JVY is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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