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WA04 YLW

2004 MG Zr

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,610 mi
Last recorded142,610 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA04 YLW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 142,610 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 142,610 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 134,730 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 134,730 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 125,157 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 125,157 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 115,652 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2011 105,211 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 105,184 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 92,959 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 92,959 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 76,649 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 61,209 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 47,566 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2007 47,566 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear 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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WA04 YLW is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WA04 YLW, 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 WA04 YLW registered?

WA04 YLW is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 7 August 2004.

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