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MG ZT-T

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

T23 ELFMOT history

T23 ELF is a blue petrol MG ZT-T first used on 29 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 174,940 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Sept 2027
Mileage
174,940 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,729 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T23 ELF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MG
Model
ZT-T
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T23 ELF was last recorded at 174,940 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 3,652 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,288 miles · 27 May 2023
Between the last two tests
3,652 miles
Average per year
6,729 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,940 miles
  • 2023 – 171,288 miles
  • 2022 – 166,932 miles
  • 2020 – 162,687 miles
  • 2019 – 155,384 miles
  • 2018 – 139,241 miles
  • 2017 – 123,945 miles
  • 2016 – 118,361 miles
  • 2015 – 112,908 miles
  • 2014 – 109,236 miles
  • 2013 – 101,199 miles
  • 2012 – 91,727 miles
  • 2011 – 83,420 miles
  • 2010 – 77,464 miles
  • 2009 – 70,164 miles
  • 2008 – 60,619 miles
  • 2007 – 45,228 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,940 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen cracked/damaged (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak down engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,940 miles (+3,652)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    174,940 miles
    Test number
    463914828935
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen cracked/damaged (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak down engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass171,288 miles (+4,356)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    171,288 miles
    Test number
    497703870160
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass166,932 miles (+30)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    166,932 miles
    Test number
    754124322749
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail166,902 miles (+4,215)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,902 miles
    Test number
    942521084690
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass162,687 miles (+7,303)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    162,687 miles
    Test number
    527309282057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass155,384 miles (+16,143)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    155,384 miles
    Test number
    678010264363
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass139,241 miles (+15,296)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    139,241 miles
    Test number
    313719370871
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass123,945 miles (+5,584)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    123,945 miles
    Test number
    751577430054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass118,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    118,361 miles
    Test number
    399539353456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail118,361 miles (+5,453)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,361 miles
    Test number
    477575220878
    • FailureOffside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Pass112,908 miles (+3,672)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    112,908 miles
    Test number
    299884195168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass109,236 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    109,236 miles
    Test number
    346039514287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail109,225 miles (+8,026)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,225 miles
    Test number
    115768914259
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  14. Pass101,199 miles (+198)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    101,199 miles
    Test number
    305950813323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail101,001 miles (+9,274)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,001 miles
    Test number
    169836503333
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Fail91,727 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,727 miles
    Test number
    359010912365
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer & mounting strap deteriorated.

  17. Pass91,727 miles (+8,307)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    91,727 miles
    Test number
    388850412337
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer & mounting strap deteriorated.

  18. Pass83,420 miles (+5,956)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    83,420 miles
    Test number
    637090391240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass77,464 miles (+7,300)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    77,464 miles
    Test number
    621332390258
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass70,164 miles (+9,545)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    70,164 miles
    Test number
    704239749131
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCoolant header tank is leaking slightly

  21. Pass60,619 miles (+15,391)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2009
    Odometer
    60,619 miles
    Test number
    522599348128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    45,228 miles
    Test number
    412912557176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T23 ELF

Does T23 ELF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T23 ELF is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T23 ELF?
The MOT on T23 ELF is valid until 9 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T23 ELF done?
T23 ELF was recorded at 174,940 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 6,729 miles a year.
Has T23 ELF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T23 ELF has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T23 ELF ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T23 ELF find?
T23 ELF passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen cracked/damaged; front oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak down engine/gearbox; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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