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V8 XLA

2004 MG Zt

Blue Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

75,416 mi
Last recorded75,416 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 XLA
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 75,416 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 74,052 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 72,684 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 71,974 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 70,646 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 70,637 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 68,711 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 67,089 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 64,594 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 63,102 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 60,836 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 57,860 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 54,133 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 49,992 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 45,122 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 40,050 miles

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2010 35,679 miles

tray under engine

Pass 8 Jun 2009 31,591 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 31,591 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 24,355 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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V8 XLA is a 2004 MG Zt in Blue with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V8 XLA, 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 V8 XLA registered?

V8 XLA is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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