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WG04 SPX

2004 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,288 mi
Last recorded108,288 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 108,288 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Fail 11 Jul 2017 108,189 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Pass 29 Jul 2016 99,105 miles

Nearside windscreen washer jet poor aim

Fail 29 Jul 2016 99,105 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release under load won't release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside windscreen washer jet poor aim

Pass 30 Jul 2015 87,911 miles

os rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Jul 2015 87,911 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

os rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust tail pipe missing (corroded away)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 76,985 miles

screw in the n/s/r tyre

Fail 31 Jul 2014 76,985 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

screw in the n/s/r tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2013 67,724 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 67,689 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 59,211 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 59,211 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f & o/s/f tyresidewalls damaged/perished slightly & close to limit recommend replacement

Pass 5 Aug 2011 51,281 miles

outer sidewall damaged n/s/f tyre no cords showing

Pass 4 Aug 2010 42,798 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 42,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 31,525 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2009 26,645 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 26,645 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 25,336 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 21,593 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 SPX is a 2004 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WG04 SPX, 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 SPX registered?

WG04 SPX is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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