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BX04 XCS

2004 MG Zt

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

41,518 mi
Last recorded41,518 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 XCS
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2024 41,518 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 41,504 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 41,438 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 40,735 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 40,283 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 40,281 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 38,922 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 37,825 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 37,056 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2016 35,689 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)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 33,633 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 32,062 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 32,025 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pad light on

offside rear brake disce and pads changed but not nearside ?

Pass 12 Apr 2013 29,582 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust rattle (catalytic converter?)

offside rear brake disc is pitted

Pass 6 Apr 2012 26,452 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 22,396 miles

oil service overdue

Fail 11 Apr 2011 22,384 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil service overdue

Fail 21 Apr 2010 18,406 miles

12% imbalance front brakes

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate cracked

oil service over due

Pass 21 Apr 2010 18,406 miles

12% imbalance front brakes

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate cracked

oil service over due

Pass 8 Apr 2009 14,382 miles

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

air bag light on

n/s steering rack gaitor damp

o/s front tyre on legal limit

service light on

Fail 14 Apr 2008 12,105 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 12,105 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 8,334 miles

cracks in n/s front inner tyre wall

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 XCS is a 2004 MG Zt in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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