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VA53 JPV

2004 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

145,842 mi
Last recorded145,842 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 JPV
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 145,842 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Nov 2014 127,857 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 113,185 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded.

o/s and n/s front brake pipes corroded.

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes corroded.

Fail 10 Jul 2013 113,055 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front to rear brake pipes corroded.

o/s and n/s front brake pipes corroded.

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 4 Jul 2012 104,742 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust cover corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2011 96,967 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake discs slightly corroded/pitted

Fail 10 Jun 2011 96,883 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake discs slightly corroded/pitted

Pass 18 Mar 2010 83,238 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 65,136 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 59,083 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 47,429 miles

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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VA53 JPV is a 2004 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VA53 JPV, 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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VA53 JPV is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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