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BG04 XMH

2004 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

89,811 mi
Last recorded89,811 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 XMH
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 89,811 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 89,528 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 81,994 miles

EML ON

Nearside Rear TYRE POOR CONDITION

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 74,790 miles

EML ON

Offside Front PLAY IN INNER RACK

Fail 24 Jan 2017 74,587 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

EML ON

Offside Front PLAY IN INNER RACK

Offside Rear MULTIPLE NAILS IN TYRE

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 65,254 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre slightly damaged on outer wall

Fail 21 Jan 2016 65,254 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both rear (3.7.B.6a)

nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre slightly damaged on outer wall

rear pads getting low

Pass 26 Jan 2015 62,554 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 61,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jul 2014 61,168 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 57,747 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 51,768 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 48,255 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 43,876 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pedal anti-slip device worn

Fail 10 Jun 2010 43,872 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pedal anti-slip device worn

Pass 11 May 2009 36,414 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 29,376 miles

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

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

wheel bolt missing n/s front

Fail 22 May 2007 22,124 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s rear tyre cracked on inner sidewall.

Pass 22 May 2007 22,124 miles

o/s rear tyre cracked on inner sidewall.

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 XMH is a 2004 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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