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BG04 XLZ

2004 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,110 mi
Last recorded122,110 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 XLZ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 122,110 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin heat damage (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust flexi unit deterated

Pass 23 Oct 2024 116,626 miles

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

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 113,925 miles

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

Front flexi deteriorated

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 111,572 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 107,199 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 103,583 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 96,793 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 89,851 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 82,242 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 82,124 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 73,301 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 66,983 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 66,983 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 59,647 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 52,389 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2013 52,389 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 45,012 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 38,031 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 32,278 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2008 25,587 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 18,376 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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BG04 XLZ is a 2004 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BG04 XLZ, 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 BG04 XLZ registered?

BG04 XLZ is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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