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BX04 XOH

2004 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2022
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

82,066 mi
Last recorded82,066 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2022 82,066 miles

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested pipe broken (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 80,819 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 80,819 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 79,368 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2020 79,368 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 787,596 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 May 2019 78,596 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt & o/s/r (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt loose (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 76,103 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced & o/s (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 76,103 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced & o/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 27 Apr 2017 74,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output & o/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 74,290 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively & o/s (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45x18 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output & o/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 71,023 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced & o/s (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & n/s/r, also perished 225/45x18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 71,023 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced & o/s (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & n/s/r, also perished 225/45x18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 65,365 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 65,365 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 61,509 miles

Both rear tyres worn unevenly

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear seats and seat belt clasps have been removed prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2014 61,507 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Both rear tyres worn unevenly

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear seats and seat belt clasps have been removed prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 57,379 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 57,377 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 53,892 miles

Air bag warning light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Apr 2012 53,892 miles

Air bag warning light on

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2011 50,390 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 50,362 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2010 46,651 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 May 2009 42,304 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 May 2009 42,304 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 34,504 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 25,046 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 25,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

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 XOH is a 2004 MG Zt in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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 XOH, 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 XOH is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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