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WG04 KTU

2004 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

68,379 mi
Last recorded68,379 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG04 KTU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2024 68,379 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 66,596 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 64,714 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 62,845 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 62,845 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 60,775 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 58,124 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 56,162 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 56,162 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 54,698 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 52,530 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 49,399 miles

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

front exhaust mount missing but exhaust is still secure

Fail 2 Jun 2014 49,394 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front exhaust mount missing but exhaust is still secure

Fail 22 May 2013 45,865 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 45,865 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 42,782 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 38,037 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

P.A.S oil level low

both front brake discs worn

Fail 25 May 2010 32,792 miles

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

both rear tyres surface cracking in tread

Pass 25 May 2010 32,792 miles

both rear tyres surface cracking in tread

Pass 26 May 2009 27,242 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 27,239 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2008 21,082 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 16,132 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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WG04 KTU is a 2004 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WG04 KTU, 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 WG04 KTU registered?

WG04 KTU is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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