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WF04 GEY

2004 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

69,960 mi
Last recorded69,960 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF04 GEY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 69,960 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 63,024 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 63,022 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 56,784 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 54,780 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 56,274 miles

Rear suspension mounting areas rusty

Rear suspension struts rusty

Pass 10 Dec 2016 55,734 miles

Front and rear suspension rusty

Nearside Front Brake slight bind

Fail 8 Dec 2016 55,728 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded On rack (2.3.2)

Front and rear suspension rusty

Nearside Front Brake slight bind

Pass 8 Dec 2015 55,074 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel has slight bind

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished in the tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished in the tread (4.1.E.1)

all of front suspension components going rusty

engine leaking oil from the rocker cover

steering rack has slight leak of fluid

Fail 7 Dec 2015 55,065 miles

Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short in boot shut (1.9.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel has slight bind

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished in the tread (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also perished in the tread (4.1.E.1)

all of front suspension components going rusty

engine leaking oil from the rocker cover

steering rack has slight leak of fluid

Pass 19 Dec 2014 53,366 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2014 53,361 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 49,046 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 48,063 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 44,752 miles

Parts of exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 May 2011 39,787 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 35,756 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 30,867 miles

Hand brake travel high

N/S front metal brake pipe thought body gromite not fitted lose.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S rear tyre punchered not repairable

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 May 2009 30,867 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Hand brake travel high

N/S front metal brake pipe thought body gromite not fitted lose.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S rear tyre punchered not repairable

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 May 2008 25,862 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 25,382 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2007 18,171 miles

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 GEY is a 2004 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WF04 GEY, 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 GEY registered?

WF04 GEY is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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