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Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 4,601 cc

J8 VBJMOT history

J8 VBJ is a silver petrol MG ZT first used on 29 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 102,093 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

J8 VBJ silver MG Zt – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a MG Zt, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
102,093 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,496 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 VBJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
ZT
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,601 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 VBJ was last recorded at 102,093 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 1,390 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
100,703 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,390 miles
Average per year
3,496 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,093 miles
  • 2025 – 100,703 miles
  • 2024 – 99,001 miles
  • 2023 – 98,137 miles
  • 2022 – 96,819 miles
  • 2021 – 93,933 miles
  • 2020 – 91,218 miles
  • 2019 – 87,575 miles
  • 2018 – 76,249 miles
  • 2017 – 67,372 miles
  • 2016 – 65,494 miles
  • 2015 – 63,620 miles
  • 2013 – 62,233 miles
  • 2012 – 58,400 miles
  • 2011 – 53,190 miles
  • 2010 – 49,522 miles
  • 2009 – 43,936 miles
  • 2008 – 38,638 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,093 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,093 miles (+1,390)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    102,093 miles
    Test number
    109006406453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass100,703 miles (+1,702)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    100,703 miles
    Test number
    731053283756
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass99,001 miles (+864)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    99,001 miles
    Test number
    958662801041
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass98,137 miles (+1,318)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    98,137 miles
    Test number
    414098981073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass96,819 miles (+2,886)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    96,819 miles
    Test number
    844576571209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass93,933 miles (+2,715)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    93,933 miles
    Test number
    826764331729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass91,218 miles (+3,643)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    91,218 miles
    Test number
    889777927611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass87,575 miles (+11,326)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    87,575 miles
    Test number
    107629378924
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass76,249 miles (+8,877)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    76,249 miles
    Test number
    156705863634
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass67,372 miles (+1,878)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    67,372 miles
    Test number
    401837012945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,494 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    65,494 miles
    Test number
    618554131451
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake requires attention but passed brake test

  12. Fail65,481 miles (+1,861)1 failure2 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,481 miles
    Test number
    854177249258
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres badly worn on edges
    • AdvisoryBoth front wipers torn at edges
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake requires attention but passed brake test

  13. Pass63,620 miles (+1,387)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    63,620 miles
    Test number
    267581505177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    62,233 miles
    Test number
    966550483264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail62,233 miles (+3,833)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,233 miles
    Test number
    319820783467
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  16. Pass58,400 miles (+1,718)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    58,400 miles
    Test number
    515903702369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass56,682 miles (+3,492)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    56,682 miles
    Test number
    115569982064
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass53,190 miles (+3,668)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    53,190 miles
    Test number
    596803471023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,522 miles (+5,586)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    49,522 miles
    Test number
    944288260052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,936 miles (+5,298)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    43,936 miles
    Test number
    994999169052
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAlternator bearings squeeling

  21. Pass38,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    38,638 miles
    Test number
    230093748057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 VBJ

Does J8 VBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 VBJ is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 VBJ?
The MOT on J8 VBJ is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 VBJ done?
J8 VBJ was recorded at 102,093 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 3,496 miles a year.
Has J8 VBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 VBJ has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2016.
Has the mileage on J8 VBJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on J8 VBJ find?
J8 VBJ passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn and perished; offside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn.

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