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VO54 LCA

2004 MG Zr

Yellow Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

97,855 mi
Last recorded97,855 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO54 LCA
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 97,855 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Handbrake lever has less reserve travel.

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

Offside Front Tyre cracked and worn on the edges.

Fail 17 Jan 2019 97,781 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Quarter. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Handbrake lever has less reserve travel.

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

Offside Front Tyre cracked and worn on the edges.

Pass 26 Jan 2018 93,888 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 18 Jan 2018 93,804 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak ()

Pass 23 Jan 2017 88,957 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 84,545 miles

Engine, sill and under body covers fitted.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 84,545 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Engine, sill and under body covers fitted.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 79,646 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 79,646 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 77,686 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 73,627 miles

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

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)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 73,625 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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)

Fail 2 Jun 2012 69,698 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

fuel tank corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2012 69,698 miles

fuel tank corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2011 64,627 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 64,627 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 58,381 miles

all 4 tyres are cracking due to age off tyres.

both front tyres are wearing on edges.near/side front close to limit

Fail 12 Jun 2010 58,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

all 4 tyres are cracking due to age off tyres.

both front tyres are wearing on edges.near/side front close to limit

Pass 9 Jun 2009 52,946 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 46,342 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 37,636 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zr?

Based on 651,705 MOT tests across 53,026 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
6,146
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
53,026
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,258
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,242
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,215
Stop lamp not working 16,145
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,953
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VO54 LCA is a 2004 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2004 MG Zr models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 54,500 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 Zr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VO54 LCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zr typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this MG Zr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VO54 LCA is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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