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VO54 LCU

2004 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,483 mi
Last recorded97,483 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO54 LCU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 97,483 miles

Nearside Front ball joint play

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Nearside outer cv boot seaping and splitting

front tyres on legal limit

Fail 8 May 2017 97,483 miles

Nearside Front ball joint play

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Nearside outer cv boot seaping and splitting

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

front tyres on legal limit

Pass 27 Nov 2015 96,391 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 92,103 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 81,757 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 78,611 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 70,720 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 12 Sep 2011 70,716 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

Pass 17 Sep 2010 65,083 miles

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)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 65,083 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 51,940 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 44,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 44,163 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 34,862 miles

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

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

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 LCU is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VO54 LCU registered?

VO54 LCU is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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