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WF04 LXK

2004 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

82,219 mi
Last recorded82,219 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2015 82,219 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nsr tyre slight cracking and and mis-shaped

Pass 1 Mar 2014 78,188 miles

eml light on

Fail 1 Mar 2014 78,188 miles

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

eml light on

Pass 18 Feb 2013 75,060 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 75,059 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside headlamp misting

Pass 28 Apr 2012 70,993 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Apr 2012 70,993 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust corroded where welded

Pass 4 May 2011 65,420 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both head lights poor pattern

ns front inner wheel rim damaged/distorted

slight exhaust blow centre pipe (on joint)

windscreen scratched zone A on inside

Fail 4 May 2011 65,420 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both head lights poor pattern

ns front inner wheel rim damaged/distorted

slight exhaust blow centre pipe (on joint)

windscreen scratched zone A on inside

Pass 23 Apr 2010 58,040 miles

ns number plate light dim

unable to fully check ns rear seat belt. (child seat fitted)

windscreen scratched on inside

windscreen washers half blocked

Pass 11 Apr 2009 49,246 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2008 41,035 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

brake fluid level low

scratches to screen

Pass 24 Apr 2007 32,454 miles

offside rear tyre --- has cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

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 LXK is a 2004 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LXK, 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 LXK registered?

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

Is WF04 LXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF04 LXK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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