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VU54 XCP

2004 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

55,404 mi
Last recorded55,404 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 XCP
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 55,404 miles

Both front tyres have cut in sidewalls

Pass 2 Jun 2015 54,000 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 53,986 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 53,671 miles

Steering rack gaitors have a misting of oil on them.

Fail 29 Aug 2013 53,671 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering rack gaitors have a misting of oil on them.

Fail 28 Sep 2012 47,556 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 47,556 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 42,462 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 42,462 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 36,164 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 28,962 miles

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

n/s/f tyre getting low

oil mist on n/s/f rack boot

rear tyres cracking on tread

Pass 24 Sep 2008 20,549 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 15,748 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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VU54 XCP is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 XCP, 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 VU54 XCP registered?

VU54 XCP is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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The MOT history for VU54 XCP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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