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BX04 XTJ

2004 MG Zt

Blue Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,024 mi
Last recorded130,024 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 130,024 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 128,047 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 123,249 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 123,249 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 117,241 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust corrodid

Fail 8 Nov 2017 117,241 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust corrodid

Pass 2 Nov 2016 110,532 miles

rear exhaust corrodid

Fail 2 Nov 2016 110,532 miles

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

rear exhaust corrodid

Pass 5 Nov 2015 102,822 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 102,822 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 95,585 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 87,044 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 79,593 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

Fail 8 Nov 2011 71,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 71,240 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 64,850 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 64,845 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 55,936 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

s/r/s light on

Fail 27 Oct 2009 55,936 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

s/r/s light on

Pass 11 Nov 2008 46,865 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 36,401 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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 XTJ is a 2004 MG Zt in Blue with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XTJ, 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 XTJ registered?

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

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