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BX04 XZA

2004 MG Zt-t

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,811 mi
Last recorded100,811 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 XZA
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2023 100,811 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 5 Feb 2021 100,748 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 97,759 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 97,759 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system centre pipe under vehicle (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Undertray likely to become detached arch liner (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2017 106,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 105,319 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 105,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer sidewall cut but not down to the cords

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 102,435 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 99,686 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 74,459 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 86,996 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 85,125 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 75,719 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 67,208 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 63,662 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 50,234 miles

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

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

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 XZA is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XZA, 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 XZA is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 5 April 2004.

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