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MD04 XBG

2004 MG Zt

Grey Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

75,051 mi
Last recorded75,051 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD04 XBG
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 75,051 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 75,051 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 61,169 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

undertray fitted

Fail 13 May 2017 61,007 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

undertray fitted

Pass 19 May 2016 47,167 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 47,167 miles

Fuel tank leaking from top (7.2.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2015 42,288 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 41,915 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 41,915 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 41,128 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 41,128 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 36,559 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 36,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 30,974 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 30,965 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2010 29,257 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 29,257 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 29,066 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 29,066 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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MD04 XBG is a 2004 MG Zt in Grey with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 MD04 XBG, 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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MD04 XBG is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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