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WF04 WZU

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

71,713 mi
Last recorded71,713 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF04 WZU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 71,713 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 69,176 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Upper brake pipes that go over fuel tank impossible to see.

Lower widespread corrosion to underneath of vehicle.

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/16 87w. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported cross brace alongside bulkhead/brake pipe support bar has rotted out one side of the vehicle. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2016 68,366 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 68,366 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 64,783 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 60,299 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 60,299 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 56,521 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 56,511 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 24 Mar 2012 52,393 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 52,393 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 46,474 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 46,474 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 40,916 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 35,385 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 30,163 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 22,819 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 WZU is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WZU, 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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WF04 WZU is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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