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SJ04 JRE

2004 MG Zt-t

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

135,358 mi
Last recorded135,358 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ04 JRE
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 135,358 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 135,354 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured drop link broke away from arm (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 132,628 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 130,179 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 130,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 126,991 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 124,566 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 124,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 121,838 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 121,838 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 120,317 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 92,267 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 87,267 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 82,117 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 82,117 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 78,046 miles

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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SJ04 JRE is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SJ04 JRE, 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 SJ04 JRE registered?

SJ04 JRE is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 17 August 2004.

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