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BL04 ZXG

2004 MG Zt

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,507 mi
Last recorded87,507 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 ZXG
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2015 87,507 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml warning light on

Pass 4 Jan 2014 82,643 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake discs heavily corroded.

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 20 Dec 2012 78,328 miles

Airbag warning light indicates a fault

Engine management light indicates a fault

Pass 9 Dec 2011 74,689 miles

Can't see bottom of rear springs

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 69,623 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 69,623 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 59,030 miles

n/s/f tyre damaged on outer wall

o/s/f tyre low on tread

surface rust rear brake discs

Pass 25 Feb 2009 57,199 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 57,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 54,264 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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BL04 ZXG is a 2004 MG Zt in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BL04 ZXG, 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 BL04 ZXG registered?

BL04 ZXG is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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