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GP04 XJU

2004 MG Zt

Grey Lpg 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,066 mi
Last recorded105,066 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP04 XJU
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2014 105,066 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 88,455 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 84,938 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

cut in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

rear brake discs corroded slightly

rear silencer box corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2012 84,938 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

cut in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

rear brake discs corroded slightly

rear silencer box corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2011 83,752 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear brake discs worn

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

Fail 26 Nov 2011 83,738 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear brake discs worn

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 76,011 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 69,206 miles

Engine Undertray Fitted

Exhaust System Rusting

Front Brake Discs Rusted

Tested In Wet Conditions

Crack In Non Swept Area Of Windscreen

Nearside Rear Tyre On Legal Limit And Wearing On Outer Edges

Pass 31 Jul 2007 53,030 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 52,711 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

minor buckel in o/s/r wheel

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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GP04 XJU is a 2004 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GP04 XJU, 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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GP04 XJU is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 24 July 2004.

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