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BX04 XDC

2004 MG Zt

Red Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,094 mi
Last recorded201,094 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 XDC
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 201,094 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 192,381 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Fail 25 Feb 2017 192,307 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Os ns front (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brake pad warning light on

Headlamp aim too high Os ns (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 185,477 miles

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

Offside Front Seatbelt recoil slow

Fail 20 Feb 2016 185,385 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Dash brake pad warning light on

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Feb 2016 185,276 miles

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

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Dash brake pad warning light on

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 179,116 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

surface rust on various metal brake pipes.

windscreen washer bottle top missing.

Pass 27 Feb 2014 170,886 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 170,823 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 163,509 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 150,114 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside and nearside front top mounts noisy

Pass 25 Feb 2011 121,053 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 96,181 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 73,371 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 73,371 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 56,457 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 53,619 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 53,619 miles

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

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 XDC is a 2004 MG Zt in Red with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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