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X10 MGC

2004 MG Zt

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,256 mi
Last recorded90,256 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX10 MGC
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 90,256 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2020 89,189 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 86,943 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 83,689 miles

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

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

Rear Both nearside/offside upper suspension arms corrodded

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 77,898 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2016 72,775 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2015 66,186 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 59,030 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre worn low on edges

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 31 Jan 2013 53,778 miles

rear exhaust rusty and corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2012 52,418 miles

coolant pipes rusty

lower engine mounting deteriated and excess movement

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 52,418 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coolant pipes rusty

lower engine mounting deteriated and excess movement

rear brake discs worn

Pass 31 Jan 2011 48,146 miles

Engine rattle at idle , engine oil was below minimum before start of test.

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

Nearside front inner wheel rim damaged.

Rear brake pads low and discs scored/corroded.

Rear exhaust silencer poor condition.

Small P.A.S oil leaks from reservoir and/or pipes.

slight damage to off side inner rim protector off tyre wall

Fail 31 Jan 2011 48,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine rattle at idle , engine oil was below minimum before start of test.

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

Nearside front inner wheel rim damaged.

Offside front tyre bald inner edge.

Rear brake pads low and discs scored/corroded.

Rear exhaust silencer poor condition.

Small P.A.S oil leaks from reservoir and/or pipes.

Pass 2 Feb 2010 42,019 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 42,019 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 33,923 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 27,280 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 21,309 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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X10 MGC is a 2004 MG Zt in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X10 MGC, 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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X10 MGC is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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