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WF04 FWM

2004 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

43,997 mi
Last recorded43,997 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF04 FWM
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 43,997 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (205/50r16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing (205/50r16

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pump, rack and pipes all have slight leaks (2.3.3b)

eml on

exhaust system hanging very low recommend adjusting

Pass 1 Sep 2016 40,442 miles

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

exhaust needs adjusting hanging far too low currently

Fail 19 Aug 2016 40,341 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both have no more adjustment (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust needs adjusting hanging far too low currently

Pass 14 Aug 2015 33,520 miles

Front anti roll bar corroding

Front subframe corroding

Engine management lamp illuminated

Brace bar along bulkhead corroding

Centre exhaust pipe and rear pipe joining flanges corroded

Offside rear tyre tread worn to 3mm 205/50/16

Plastic sill covers fitted, unable to fully check condition of sills

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear inner sills starting to corrode

Pass 11 Aug 2014 30,851 miles

Engine management lamp on

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside front tyre perished and flat

Rear exhaust union corroded

Sills not fully inspected as palstic covers are fitted

Strengthening bar across bulkhead corroded

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 23 Aug 2013 28,521 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 26,021 miles

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

centre/rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2011 23,551 miles

Exhaust starting to corrode

Front brake discs slightly worn

Oil level down to minimum mark on dipstick

Plastic sill covers fitted,unable to fully check condition of sills

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 21,115 miles

Exhaust corroding slightly

Front brake discs very slightly worn

Front drop links bushes offside and nearside slightly splitting but not resulting in excessive movement

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Plastic outer sill covers fitted unable to fully check condition of sills

Pass 26 Aug 2009 17,476 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre worn below 1.6mm legal wear limit on inner and outer edges of tread

Plastic outer sill covers fitted, unable to fully check condition of sills

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight distortion to front brakes found on roller brake test

Pass 27 Aug 2008 14,043 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges of tread

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges of tread

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

Plastic outer sill covers fitted, unable to fully check condition of sills

Slight front brake distortion found on roller brake test

Fail 27 Aug 2008 14,043 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges of tread

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges of tread

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

Plastic outer sill covers fitted, unable to fully check condition of sills

Power steering belt cracking

Slight front brake distortion found on roller brake test

Pass 26 Mar 2007 8,819 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 8,819 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Plastic outer sill covers fitted,unable to check outer sills

Power steering belt starting to crack

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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WF04 FWM is a 2004 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WF04 FWM, 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 WF04 FWM registered?

WF04 FWM is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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