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KR53 TZK

2004 MG Zt-t

Green Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

120,374 mi
Last recorded120,374 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 TZK
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 120,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 120,374 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 112,436 miles

nearside front brake pipe corroded close to excessive

nearside rear lens insecure

rear discs worn

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2019 112,432 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

nearside front brake pipe corroded close to excessive

nearside rear lens insecure

rear discs worn

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2018 105,398 miles

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

both front brake pipes corroded

play at steering wheel

Fail 3 Jul 2018 105,255 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb in wrong (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever inoperative no reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

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

both front brake pipes corroded

play at steering wheel

Pass 13 Jun 2017 99,515 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 93,185 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 93,185 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 87,270 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2015 87,270 miles

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

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

brake pad warning light on

noise from clutch/brake pedal assembly

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2014 81,380 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 81,380 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 75,416 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 65,265 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 58,654 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 52,190 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 45,870 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 34,726 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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KR53 TZK is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Green with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KR53 TZK, 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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What year was KR53 TZK registered?

KR53 TZK is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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