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PL04 TXG

2004 MG Zt

Black Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,036 mi
Last recorded121,036 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 TXG
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 121,036 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 121,009 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Nearside and offside rear brackets (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 119,747 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 118,657 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 117,357 miles

chip to screen zone 'A'

slight corrosion to both front shock absorber casings

slight wear to nearside front tyre outer edge

Pass 21 Aug 2013 117,357 miles

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

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

exhaust leaking slightly

front brake balance

wear to nearside front tyre inner edge

wear to offside front brake pads

wear to offside front tyre inner edge borderline!

Pass 6 Sep 2012 101,176 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 101,176 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 92,703 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 92,703 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 78,641 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 63,562 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 47,058 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 26,673 miles

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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PL04 TXG is a 2004 MG Zt in Black with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PL04 TXG, 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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PL04 TXG is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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