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BX04 XTE

2004 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

191,481 mi
Last recorded191,481 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 XTE
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2021 191,481 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Both headlamp lens faded

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear brake pads wearing low

Rear exhaust silencer is corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2020 190,370 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 187,794 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of maii (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 178,820 miles

both side front brake pipes getting corroded

both side rear brake pipes getting corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2018 178,820 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)

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)

both side front brake pipes getting corroded

both side rear brake pipes getting corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2017 168,021 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 157,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear handbrake low percetage

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 147,688 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 140,301 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

n/s/rear tyre has cuts in outer tyre wall not exposing ply or cords

Pass 1 Mar 2013 129,612 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 119,717 miles

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 4 Mar 2011 105,744 miles

rear brake discs rusted coroded

Pass 9 Mar 2010 92,852 miles

Both front tyres very low inner edges

Pass 5 Mar 2009 78,854 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2008 65,457 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 65,457 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 500,676 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 500,676 miles

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 XTE is a 2004 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 XTE, 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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What year was BX04 XTE registered?

BX04 XTE is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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