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EX04 PXF

2004 MG Zt

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,892 mi
Last recorded81,892 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2012
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 PXF
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2012 81,892 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 78,194 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 74,700 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 30 Jun 2010 74,656 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 5 Jun 2009 64,304 miles

airbag light on on dash

Fail 3 Jun 2009 64,271 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

airbag light on on dash

engine management light on on dash

misfire on engine

Pass 9 May 2008 54,219 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

air bag light on

clutch pedal anti slip missing

nearside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside inn cv boot leaking grease

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner and outer edge

windows tinted

Fail 9 May 2008 54,219 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

air bag light on

clutch pedal anti slip missing

nearside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside inn cv boot leaking grease

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner and outer edge

windows tinted

Pass 25 May 2007 42,099 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 42,099 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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EX04 PXF is a 2004 MG Zt in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EX04 PXF, 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 EX04 PXF registered?

EX04 PXF is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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