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BX04 XHK

2004 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

93,271 mi
Last recorded93,271 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 XHK
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 93,271 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 93,271 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 89,797 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 87,373 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 83,817 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 83,792 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 81,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 May 2012 81,412 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 78,419 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 78,399 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 67,088 miles

front discs starting to corrode on inside edge

o/s and n/s front main brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2010 67,088 miles

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

front discs starting to corrode on inside edge

o/s and n/s front main brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2009 56,832 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 41,680 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 41,680 miles

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 27,055 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 27,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 XHK is a 2004 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XHK, 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 XHK is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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