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CJ53 TEV

2004 MG Zt

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

197,873 mi
Last recorded197,873 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ53 TEV
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2022 197,873 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Both rear arms excessively corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Os anti roll bar mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock topmounts corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 194,990 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front windscreen has crack outside swept area

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on comes in to effect 21st may 2018

Fail 18 May 2018 194,787 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete split (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch holed (2.4.A.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front windscreen has crack outside swept area

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on comes in to effect 21st may 2018

Pass 7 Jun 2017 191,405 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge and splitting on inner side wall but cords not exposed (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s and o/s rear suspension arm corroded

Fail 30 May 2017 191,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge and splitting on inner side wall but cords not exposed (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s and o/s rear suspension arm corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2016 182,906 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 182,906 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 174,827 miles

corrosion rear suspension

engine management lamp on

n/s & o/s/r suspension arms corroded

rear brake pipes treated

Fail 26 Mar 2015 174,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

corrosion rear suspension

engine management lamp on

n/s & o/s/r suspension arms corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2014 166,715 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 160,506 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 156,111 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

side lights/No plate lights

Fail 30 Mar 2012 155,994 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

side lights/No plate lights

Pass 31 May 2011 148,320 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 31 May 2011 148,320 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 May 2010 132,803 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 118,222 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2008 104,183 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 76,101 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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CJ53 TEV is a 2004 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CJ53 TEV, 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.

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CJ53 TEV is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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