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CJ53 CEJ

2003 MG Zt-t

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,073 mi
Last recorded130,073 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 MG Zt-t87,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ53 CEJ
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 130,073 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 128,482 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 128,482 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 126,842 miles

front of offside sill holed

Fail 5 Jul 2024 126,834 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn loose in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front of offside sill holed

Pass 29 Jun 2023 124,238 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 124,166 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bottom ball joint gator split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track rod end gator split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom ball joint has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 121,837 miles

Windscreen sun visor encroaches into swept area. Does not affect drivers view of the road.

Fail 4 Jul 2022 121,781 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Strut top bearing rough when lock to lock check carried out.

Offside Front Shock absorber has increased travel compared to nearside front.

Windscreen sun visor encroaches into swept area. Does not affect drivers view of the road.

Pass 29 Jun 2021 118,827 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 116,459 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 113,465 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 108,631 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 108,631 miles

Brake performance not tested no brake test due to major fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 104,252 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded from n/s and o/s font brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 104,241 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded from n/s and o/s font brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 96,857 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 96,834 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 87,820 miles

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

brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2014 80,472 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 80,470 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear discs in poor condition

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 79,395 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edge of tread

engine oil low

rear exhaust box in poor codition

Fail 14 Nov 2013 79,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edge of tread

engine oil low

rear exhaust box in poor codition

Pass 13 Nov 2012 74,782 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 69,477 miles

off side front tyre worn on edge of tread

slight binding on near side rear brake

Fail 16 Nov 2011 69,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

off side front tyre worn on edge of tread

slight binding on near side rear brake

Pass 4 Nov 2010 64,243 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2009 58,957 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)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 58,957 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 54,563 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 50,714 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

rear foot brake efforts - lower at nearside

Fail 15 Dec 2006 43,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 43,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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CJ53 CEJ is a 2003 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2003 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 87,190 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 CJ53 CEJ, 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 23 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CJ53 CEJ is a 2003 MG Zt-t, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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