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BX04 XAM

2004 MG Zt-t

Grey Petrol 4601cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

159,555 mi
Last recorded159,555 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 XAM
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,601cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 159,555 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 156,136 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 152,825 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2017 152,814 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 147,579 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 144,188 miles

nearside front steel brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre woren close to legal limit

rear brakes worn

rear exhaust heat sheilds insecure

Fail 10 Aug 2015 144,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front steel brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre woren close to legal limit

rear brakes worn

rear exhaust heat sheilds insecure

Pass 13 Aug 2014 141,226 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 141,225 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 139,154 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 139,154 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 133,098 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 132,934 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 112,015 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 112,015 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2010 91,598 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 83,262 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 82,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2008 62,630 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Sight oil leak from rear diff

Fail 13 May 2008 62,630 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Sight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 12 Apr 2007 42,685 miles

Both front brake discs wearing low

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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BX04 XAM is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 4,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2004 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 82,386 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-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX04 XAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BX04 XAM is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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