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GV04 XLN

2004 MG Zt-t

Black Petrol 4601cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

64,294 mi
Last recorded64,294 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Zt-t82,386 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 XLN
MakeMG
ModelZt-t
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,601cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 64,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 May 2025 62,081 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 61,876 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 61,591 miles

park brake efficiency only just met

Pass 7 Jun 2022 60,788 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 60,038 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 60,035 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Self levelling device broken (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 59,914 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 59,767 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 59,389 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 59,070 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 59,070 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font has raised carbon fibre style letters and numbers (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font has raised carbon fibre style letters and numbers (6.3.4d)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 57,369 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 52,212 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 50,330 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 49,784 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 48,622 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 42,545 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 37,861 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres perishing,cracking and wearing on outer edges

Pass 5 Jun 2009 33,174 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 28,494 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 23,792 miles

long hande brake travel

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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GV04 XLN is a 2004 MG Zt-t in Black with a 4,601cc petrol 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 GV04 XLN, 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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What year was GV04 XLN registered?

GV04 XLN is a 2004 MG Zt-t, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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