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BX04 XRC

2004 MG Zt-t

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,368 mi
Last recorded71,368 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 XRC
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 71,368 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 63,325 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 54,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 54,802 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking In engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 45,265 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 45,237 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Ns osf (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 35,400 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

unable to inspct sills as covers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2015 32,970 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

engine covers and trays fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2015 32,969 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

engine covers and trays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2014 31,351 miles

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 29,080 miles

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

area around handbrake lever modified but not seriously weakened

Fail 13 Sep 2013 29,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

area around handbrake lever modified but not seriously weakened

brake pad warning light on

Pass 4 Sep 2012 27,997 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

air bag light on

brake pad warning light on

Fail 4 Sep 2012 27,997 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

air bag light on

brake pad warning light on

Pass 8 Sep 2011 25,920 miles

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

driver rear disc corroded

passenger front tyre damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2010 22,749 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2010 22,612 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2009 19,583 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 12 May 2009 19,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 9 May 2008 16,809 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 May 2008 16,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2007 13,967 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the MG Zt-t?

Based on 82,870 MOT tests across 5,411 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
6,534
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,411
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,008
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,456
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,949
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,422
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BX04 XRC is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2004 MG Zt-t models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 82,386 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-t fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,008 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX04 XRC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt-t typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this MG Zt-t is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BX04 XRC is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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