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V111 CDM

2004 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

156,907 mi
Last recorded156,907 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV111 CDM
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 156,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point/inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 7 Feb 2025 156,907 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point/inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 10 Oct 2023 143,348 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 133,070 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 126,383 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 126,080 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced n/s and o/s trailing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on suspension components

Pass 2 Aug 2019 124,510 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

fuel tank karrier has corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2018 121,217 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 118,014 miles

Parking brake efficiency requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 117,974 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 116,540 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 115,203 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 115,203 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 113,934 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 113,934 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 105,746 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 105,746 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 88,556 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 78,526 miles

advise air bag light on

advise both front tyres wearing on both edges

Pass 9 Apr 2009 66,375 miles

Airbag light on

Brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 8 Apr 2009 66,375 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Airbag light on

Brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 14 Apr 2008 57,188 miles

advise both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 13 Apr 2007 45,082 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 45,081 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V111 CDM is a 2004 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 V111 CDM, 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 V111 CDM registered?

V111 CDM is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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