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WD04 PXG

2004 MG Zr

Black Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

104,507 mi
Last recorded104,507 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD04 PXG
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 104,507 miles

Engine management light on

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres worn on inner edge

Steering rack damp

Fail 21 Feb 2017 104,506 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Missing screen (8.2.3)

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

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Wheel bearing not tested due to brake bind

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres worn on inner edge

Steering rack damp

Pass 6 Feb 2016 97,595 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2016 97,595 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2015 92,893 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 92,893 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

both front brakes binding

Pass 21 Jul 2014 82,801 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 82,801 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 72,728 miles

both front tyres worn on inside

Fail 2 Jul 2013 72,728 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

both front tyres worn on inside

Pass 12 Jul 2012 67,501 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 67,501 miles

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

alternator belt deteriorated

coolant level low

offside mirror casing loose

Pass 18 Jul 2011 59,761 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 59,761 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2010 47,302 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 47,297 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f outer door handle loose

Pass 20 Jul 2009 38,240 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 34,434 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 28,791 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 28,791 miles

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

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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WD04 PXG is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 WD04 PXG, 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 WD04 PXG registered?

WD04 PXG is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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