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XIL 7163

2004 MG Zt

Silver Diesel 1951cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,355 mi
Last recorded95,355 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Zt69,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIL 7163
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,951cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2018 95,355 miles

Fuel tank insecure Tank strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2017 90,733 miles

Underside has been sprayed with under sealer, full examination of corrosion not possible

Various oil leaks

Fail 23 Aug 2017 90,632 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim not tested Both (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Along fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking Along fuel tank (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Underside has been sprayed with under sealer, full examination of corrosion not possible

Various oil leaks

Pass 26 Aug 2016 84,932 miles

both rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2016 84,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre split but not to cord

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

both rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2015 78,247 miles

Body has slight corrosion Under (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 78,247 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear coil spring broken Both (2.4.C.1a)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort Both (3.7.B.5a)

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

Body has slight corrosion Under (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 71,625 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 65,252 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2011 65,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 58,936 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 51,703 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre starting to cracking on tread

Pass 29 Jan 2008 43,512 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 35,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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XIL 7163 is a 2004 MG Zt in Silver with a 1,951cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 XIL 7163, 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 XIL 7163 registered?

XIL 7163 is a 2004 MG Zt, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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