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VU54 WZL

2004 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,892 mi
Last recorded54,892 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 WZL
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 54,892 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 51,690 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 42,447 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 41,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 41,932 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 40,873 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 22,592 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 14 May 2008 22,585 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

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

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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VU54 WZL is a 2004 MG Zr in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VU54 WZL, 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 VU54 WZL registered?

VU54 WZL is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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