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T23 ELF

2004 MG Zt-t

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

171,288 mi
Last recorded171,288 miles
Recorded on27 May 2023
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT23 ELF
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2023 171,288 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2022 166,932 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 166,902 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 162,687 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 155,384 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre has worn inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 139,241 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 123,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 118,361 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 118,361 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 112,908 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 109,236 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 109,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 101,199 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 101,001 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 91,727 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear exhaust silencer & mounting strap deteriorated.

Pass 5 Nov 2012 91,727 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust silencer & mounting strap deteriorated.

Pass 17 Oct 2011 83,420 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 77,464 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 70,164 miles

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

coolant header tank is leaking slightly

Pass 28 May 2008 60,619 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 45,228 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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T23 ELF is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T23 ELF, 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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T23 ELF is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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