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VX53 WOC

2004 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

103,837 mi
Last recorded103,837 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 WOC
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 103,837 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 103,788 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 101,767 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 101,452 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill /arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 97,522 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 94,228 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 90,662 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded by tank ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Mar 2021 90,634 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded by tank ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Mar 2020 88,851 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 87,135 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 87,135 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill at rear unable to inspect full sill due to covers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill at rear unable to inspect full sill due to cover (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 84,438 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 77,750 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 77,749 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 72,232 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2016 72,117 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 68,582 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 64,455 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2014 64,455 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2013 60,587 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2012 56,695 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 52,869 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 48,782 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 43,118 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 39,144 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 39,142 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 35,693 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake imbalance close to pass limit

power steering belt cracked

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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VX53 WOC is a 2004 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 VX53 WOC, 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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VX53 WOC is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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