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CP53 UUZ

2004 MG Zt-t

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

140,143 mi
Last recorded140,143 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 UUZ
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 140,143 miles

Front bumper damaged

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 140,035 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lenses gone cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lenses gone cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front bumper damaged

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 135,327 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack end (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured NS & OS (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 128,670 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroding.

Fuel tank strap corroding.

Headlamp lenses deteriorating.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 128,653 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Underside of vehicle, os pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded underside of vehicle, nearside pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust flexi pipe leaking.

Exhaust system corroding.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank strap corroding.

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Headlamp lenses deteriorating.

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pas belt deteriorating.

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 121,471 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering rack gaitor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 121,471 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower arm to hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering rack gaitor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 111,241 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 111,241 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 97,246 miles

Osf and nsf headlamp lenses deteriorating.

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Steering rack has misting of oil.

Unable to clearly see inner brake pads.

Fail 17 Aug 2016 96,953 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. os and ns (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Coolant leaks

Handbrake travel close to limit.

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

Osf and nsf headlamp lenses deteriorating.

Osr suspension arm corroding.

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Steering rack has misting of oil.

Unable to clearly see inner brake pads.

Pass 19 Aug 2015 84,213 miles

Both wipers split but clearing

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes have coating of grease

Rear reg plate starting to delaminate

Fail 14 Aug 2015 84,068 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Both wipers split but clearing

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes have coating of grease

Rear reg plate starting to delaminate

Pass 13 Aug 2014 71,986 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 19 Feb 2014 69,975 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 62,837 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 57,083 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)

Fail 24 Jan 2012 57,083 miles

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

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 31 Jan 2011 51,115 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 46,021 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 40,426 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 32,408 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 24,886 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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CP53 UUZ is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CP53 UUZ, 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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CP53 UUZ is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 14 February 2004.

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