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BX04 XCE

2004 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

114,909 mi
Last recorded114,909 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 XCE
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 114,909 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 105,147 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 100,936 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 97,994 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 97,978 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 94,252 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 92,576 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 92,576 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 86,604 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 78,877 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 72,940 miles

Both windscreen washers have one inoperative jet

Exhaust rear box deteriorated

Fuel tank retaining straps corroding

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 66,568 miles

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

airbag warning light on

Pass 8 Mar 2010 59,173 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 48,641 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 37,448 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 26,585 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 XCE is a 2004 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XCE, 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 BX04 XCE registered?

BX04 XCE is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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