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WL53 JXN

2004 MG Zt

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,106 mi
Last recorded137,106 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 JXN
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 137,106 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 131,627 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 128,705 miles

under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of covered areas

Fail 24 Oct 2015 128,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of covered areas

Pass 5 Nov 2014 118,446 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded and pitted

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

offside front shockabsorber damp with oil

rusty and corroded around rear suspension

Fail 3 Nov 2014 118,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded and pitted

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

offside front shockabsorber damp with oil

rusty and corroded around rear suspension

Pass 5 Nov 2013 103,132 miles

fuel tank straps corroding

n/s and o/s/r subframe front bushes starting to split and perish

Fail 1 Nov 2013 103,126 miles

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

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

fuel tank straps corroding

n/s and o/s/r subframe front bushes starting to split and perish

Pass 4 Oct 2012 85,496 miles

n/s and o/s front to rear steel brake pipes starting to corrode at rear

Fail 4 Oct 2012 85,496 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s and o/s front to rear steel brake pipes starting to corrode at rear

Pass 4 Oct 2011 70,070 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2010 53,625 miles

both rear brake discs excessive corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2009 45,271 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 41,102 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 35,055 miles

long handbrake travel and suspect rear brake pads worn

Pass 6 Oct 2006 25,372 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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WL53 JXN is a 2004 MG Zt in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WL53 JXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WL53 JXN registered?

WL53 JXN is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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