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VU04 GXJ

2004 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,833 mi
Last recorded75,833 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 GXJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 75,833 miles

Nearside outer cv gaiter deteriorating

Water leak

Pass 14 Jan 2016 71,923 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Suspect leak on power steering rack

Pass 29 Jan 2015 68,607 miles

Long travel on parking brake

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front tyre worn low tread on inside & outside edges

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 28 Jan 2015 68,576 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Long travel on parking brake

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front tyre worn low tread on inside & outside edges

Offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 27 Jan 2014 92,586 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 23 Jan 2014 62,566 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust clamp broken

Front brake pads getting low

Play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 31 Jan 2013 55,440 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)

Slight play in offside steering rack tie bar

Fail 31 Jan 2013 55,440 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight play in offside steering rack tie bar

Pass 28 Dec 2011 42,596 miles

Play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 22 Jan 2011 63,155 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 54,569 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 40,482 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 21,338 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)

Fail 11 May 2007 21,338 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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)

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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VU04 GXJ is a 2004 MG Zr in Red 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 VU04 GXJ, 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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What year was VU04 GXJ registered?

VU04 GXJ is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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