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VX54 WPZ

2004 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

88,781 mi
Last recorded88,781 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2013
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 WPZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2013 88,781 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

nearside front coil spring slightly longer than offside spring,recommend a matched pair be fitted

offside rear outer wheel arch slightly corroded

top missing from power steering resevoir,recommenf replacement

Fail 15 Nov 2013 88,277 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

nearside front coil spring slightly longer than offside spring,recommend a matched pair be fitted

offside rear outer wheel arch slightly corroded

top missing from power steering resevoir,recommenf replacement

Pass 1 Dec 2012 77,583 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

power steering fluid filler cap missing

Pass 17 Nov 2011 64,126 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 64,126 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 48,147 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 39,189 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 39,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 23 Oct 2008 31,915 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 31,915 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 27,126 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 27,126 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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VX54 WPZ is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VX54 WPZ, 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 VX54 WPZ registered?

VX54 WPZ is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 21 October 2004.

Is VX54 WPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX54 WPZ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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