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VA53 JOU

2004 MG Zt-t

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,870 mi
Last recorded48,870 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 JOU
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 48,870 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 48,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 46,180 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 36,400 miles

Both front brake discs are worn and lipped

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 36,400 miles

Both front brake discs are worn and lipped

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 31,108 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre has age related cracking to the sidewall

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 31,108 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has age related cracking to the sidewall

Pass 25 Jan 2011 27,288 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 23,387 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 19,528 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 14,944 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 12,052 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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VA53 JOU is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VA53 JOU, 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 VA53 JOU registered?

VA53 JOU is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 31 January 2004.

Is VA53 JOU safe to buy?

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