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WD53 HBA

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,377 mi
Last recorded77,377 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2012
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD53 HBA
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2012 77,377 miles

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

OSF CV Boot perished

Fail 14 Dec 2012 77,374 miles

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

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

OSF CV Boot perished

Fail 13 Dec 2012 77,366 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine management light on

offside driveshaft oil seal leaking

Fail 6 Dec 2011 67,864 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 67,864 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 58,601 miles

recommend rear brake check only just ok to pass brake test

Pass 22 Dec 2009 48,419 miles

resr silencer is blowing slightly

Pass 21 Jan 2009 40,517 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW .OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

Pass 30 Jan 2008 31,132 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 23,617 miles

OSR TYRE GETTING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT . ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF MOT TEST

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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WD53 HBA is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WD53 HBA, 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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WD53 HBA is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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