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BX04 XVS

2004 MG Zt-t

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

125,546 mi
Last recorded125,546 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 XVS
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 125,546 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 123,749 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 121,674 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside fronts corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear chassis corrosion to several areas not considered excessive

Pass 7 Feb 2023 118,138 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

rear heat shield insecure slightly

Pass 8 Feb 2022 108,746 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 100,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth also worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth also worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 97,492 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 97,492 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 91,791 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 87,154 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 81,730 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 75,307 miles

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 70,022 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 65,469 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 62,158 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 62,158 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 57,873 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 50,539 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 44,535 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 37,200 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 30,158 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 24,288 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 XVS is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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

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