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BX04 XAJ

2004 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 4601cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

40,922 mi
Last recorded40,922 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 XAJ
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,601cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 40,922 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 40,922 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 40,506 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 40,071 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 39,631 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 39,285 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 39,285 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Fouling with inner flitch with full lock left (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 38,781 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 38,346 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 37,816 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 36,719 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 36,417 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 36,417 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 35,499 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 34,837 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 33,652 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 32,455 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 30,255 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 28,264 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 25,118 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 20,792 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 15,951 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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BX04 XAJ is a 2004 MG Zt in Grey with a 4,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 BX04 XAJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX04 XAJ registered?

BX04 XAJ is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 15 April 2004.

Is BX04 XAJ safe to buy?

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