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CP53 UVE

2004 MG Zt

Red Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

60,525 mi
Last recorded60,525 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 UVE
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 60,525 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 58,371 miles

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 56,392 miles

GENERAL CORROSION UNDER NEATH

HANDBRAKE PERFORMANCE JUST PASSED

Pass 29 Jun 2021 55,273 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 55,273 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 55,233 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 55,233 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 54,788 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 54,710 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 53,789 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 53,789 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 53,311 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 53,226 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2012 52,662 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 50,032 miles

near side front brake hose slightly twisted

rear brake discs worn

Fail 10 Feb 2011 50,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

near side front brake hose slightly twisted

rear brake discs worn

Pass 12 Feb 2010 41,836 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 33,494 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 24,747 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 24,747 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 15,277 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 15,277 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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CP53 UVE is a 2004 MG Zt in Red with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CP53 UVE, 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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What year was CP53 UVE registered?

CP53 UVE is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 31 January 2004.

Is CP53 UVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP53 UVE shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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