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KT53 FEF

2004 MG Zt

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,321 mi
Last recorded126,321 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT53 FEF
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 May 2023 126,321 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 123,106 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 123,106 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2021 121,684 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted, sills not checked, underside showing some corrosion

Fail 25 May 2021 121,684 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

sill covers fitted, sills not checked, underside showing some corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2020 120,611 miles

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

rusty underside due to age

Fail 3 Mar 2020 120,611 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

rusty underside due to age

Pass 4 Mar 2019 116,035 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 112,463 miles

2 rear tyres inside sidewall cracked

rusty underside due to age

Pass 2 Mar 2017 109,030 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 109,030 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 103,837 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 98,222 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 91,130 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 83,426 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 77,206 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 69,144 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 61,640 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 61,639 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 53,086 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 44,605 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 31,594 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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KT53 FEF is a 2004 MG Zt in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KT53 FEF, 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 KT53 FEF registered?

KT53 FEF is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 24 February 2004.

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