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2004 MG Zt-t

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

106,531 mi
Last recorded106,531 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration700 JON
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 106,531 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 102,317 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 101,884 miles

rear subframe, anti roll bar, various other suspension parts all corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2023 101,884 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective 1x rear (6.1.2 (a))

engine cover insecure / exhaust heat shield insecure

rear subframe, anti roll bar, various other suspension parts all corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2022 101,324 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

shock absorbers + various other suspension parts all corroded rear

Fail 12 Oct 2022 101,299 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

shock absorbers + various other suspension parts all corroded rear

Pass 7 Oct 2021 100,597 miles

Exhaust corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 100,584 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 99,600 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general corrosion to under body

Fail 4 Nov 2020 99,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general corrosion to under body

Pass 23 Sep 2019 96,051 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges 225/45/18

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear offside & nearside tyre wearing on outer edges

general corrosion to under body

Fail 20 Sep 2019 96,045 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges 225/45/18

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear offside & nearside tyre wearing on outer edges

general corrosion to under body

Pass 26 Sep 2018 90,955 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 90,955 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 81,453 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 rear ()

Pass 18 Oct 2016 69,289 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 59,950 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 52,196 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 45,120 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 45,120 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 40,490 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 39,949 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 38,350 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 38,350 miles

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

sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2009 35,428 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 31,610 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 26,339 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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700 JON is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 700 JON, 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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700 JON is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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