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AX53 VLM

2004 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

45,464 mi
Last recorded45,464 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 VLM
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 45,464 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 45,152 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 44,491 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 43,005 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 42,140 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 41,742 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 41,021 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 40,533 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 39,750 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 39,092 miles

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 tyre slightly perished

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 37,745 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 36,078 miles

Front slight play in both steering rack inner joints

Pass 13 Aug 2014 34,304 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 33,296 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 31,636 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 29,416 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 24,694 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 11,882 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 11,882 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 11,088 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 10,516 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 8,690 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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AX53 VLM is a 2004 MG Zt in Blue with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 AX53 VLM, 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 AX53 VLM registered?

AX53 VLM is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 16 February 2004.

Is AX53 VLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX53 VLM shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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