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WF04 XBU

2004 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

59,085 mi
Last recorded59,085 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF04 XBU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 59,085 miles

Offside rear tyre tread 2.5mm and starting to perish.

Fail 17 Mar 2015 59,085 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside headlamp aim will have to be checked on retest.

Offside rear tyre tread 2.5mm and starting to perish.

Pass 17 Mar 2014 55,626 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 55,626 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 49,697 miles

Stone chip to screen

Cv boots cracking

Fail 11 Mar 2013 49,697 miles

Cv boots cracking

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

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

Stone chip to screen

Pass 20 Mar 2012 43,781 miles

areas of exhaust system rusting

bit of undercutting to front brake discs

nearside front outer constant velocity joint boot cracking

nearside of steering rack damp

offside front outer constant velocity joint boot cracking

power steering belt cracking

stonechips to windscreen

Pass 23 Mar 2011 37,684 miles

bit of undercutting to front brake discs

both steering rack boots damp

nearside front outer constant velocity joint boot cracking

offside front indicator bulb fading

offside front outer constant velocity joint boot cracking

parts of exhaust system rusting

power steering pump belt cracking

stonechips to windscreen

Fail 23 Mar 2011 37,684 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

bit of undercutting to front brake discs

both steering rack boots damp

nearside front outer constant velocity joint boot cracking

offside front indicator bulb fading

offside front outer constant velocity joint boot cracking

offside front tyre 2mm raised tread area

parts of exhaust system rusting

power steering pump belt cracking

stonechips to windscreen

Pass 30 Mar 2010 31,105 miles

PAS belt poor

Rack gaiter damp

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 30 Mar 2010 31,105 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

PAS belt poor

Rack gaiter damp

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2009 24,399 miles

Front pads gettimg low

Nearside rack boot damp

Fail 26 Mar 2009 24,399 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Front pads gettimg low

Nearside rack boot damp

Pass 18 Mar 2008 19,161 miles

bit of play in steering rack

both front tyres worn raised tread areas

brake fluid a bit low

front brake pads getting low

nail nearside rear tyre tread [puncture]

nearside front tyre 1.8mm

nearside rack boot damp

offside front tyre 1.8mm

parts of exhaust system rusting

power steering pump drive belt cracking

sill covers fitted

stonechips to windscreen

undercutting to front brake discs

Fail 18 Mar 2008 19,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

bit of play in steering rack

both front tyres worn raised tread areas

brake fluid a bit low

front brake pads getting low

nail nearside rear tyre tread [puncture]

nearside front tyre 1.8mm

nearside rack boot damp

offside front tyre 1.8mm

parts of exhaust system rusting

power steering pump drive belt cracking

sill covers fitted

stonechips to windscreen

undercutting to front brake discs

Pass 28 Mar 2007 14,876 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 XBU is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 XBU, 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 XBU registered?

WF04 XBU is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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