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VA53 NHJ

2004 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

109,829 mi
Last recorded109,829 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 NHJ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 109,829 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 106,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Jan 2021 106,006 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Adjusted aim to screen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Feb 2020 104,474 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2020 104,470 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 May 2016 102,822 miles

some sort of loom cable tied to anti roll bar link

Fail 1 Apr 2016 102,788 miles

Fuel system component leaking tank area (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

some sort of loom cable tied to anti roll bar link

Pass 28 Mar 2015 100,524 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 88,276 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2013 79,731 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 71,306 miles

advise slight play in both front steering arm inner joints

Pass 20 May 2011 61,007 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 49,977 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 44,350 miles

O/S/R tyre has metal object in tread

Pass 10 Jun 2008 39,073 miles

Front brake pads low

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

Washer system for windscreen just adequate

Water being retained in scuttle

Wipers starting to perish

Pass 19 Jun 2007 35,277 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 NHJ is a 2004 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NHJ, 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 NHJ is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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