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BX04 XTG

2004 MG Zt

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

156,040 mi
Last recorded156,040 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 XTG
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 156,040 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe/ flexi (7.1.2)

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

parking brake requires adjustment

Fail 21 Aug 2017 155,959 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort both parking brakes no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak severe oil leak evidant ()

Pass 22 Aug 2016 146,101 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit near/side and off/side 225/45 ZR 18 front (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2016 146,101 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit near/side and off/side 225/45 ZR 18 front (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2015 131,562 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 131,365 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 122,357 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 112,136 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 101,246 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 88,116 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 88,116 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

only fifty percent off rear lights working

Pass 3 Feb 2010 80,406 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 80,406 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 71,662 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 71,662 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 56,899 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 56,891 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 39,841 miles

advise may need attension diesel emmision high †just inside legal limit

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 XTG is a 2004 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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