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BX04 XVL

2004 MG Zt-t

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,605 mi
Last recorded123,605 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 XVL
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 123,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 120,461 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 118,545 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 114,385 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 111,867 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 108,398 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 105,831 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 99,979 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 92,940 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 86,270 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2016 86,258 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 79,437 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 75,918 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 69,663 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 69,663 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 62,938 miles

front discs

Pass 13 Jul 2010 54,676 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 May 2009 47,655 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 47,655 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 35,839 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 25,768 miles

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 XVL is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BX04 XVL registered?

BX04 XVL is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 11 March 2004.

Is BX04 XVL safe to buy?

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