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WK54 XVG

2004 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

52,150 mi
Last recorded52,150 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK54 XVG
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 52,150 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 52,150 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 52,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Bolt missing on ABS pump bracket but still secure.

Nearside front ABS sensor wire chafing brake hose flexi.

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear.

Standard fitment seat belt missing both sides front bucket seats & seat belt harnesses fitted.

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 52,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working both front (3.5 (a))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside front sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

Standard fitment seat belt missing both sides front bucket seats & seat belt harnesses fitted ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

nearside front ABS sensor wire chafing brake hose flexy

Fail 5 Aug 2023 51,992 miles

Central Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 51,555 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

roll cage fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2021 51,555 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))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

ROLL CAGE / BUCKET SEATS / SEATBELT HARRNESS FITTED

Fail 2 Dec 2021 51,555 miles

Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

ROLL CAGE / BUCKET SEATS / SEATBELT HARRNESS FITTED

Pass 1 Dec 2020 48,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

RALLY SEAT BELTS FITTED FRONT

ROLL CAGE FITTED

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 48,297 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing BUCKLE (7.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened HOLED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing BUCKLE (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + PERISHED (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire TANK (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FRONT / REAR WHEELS DIFFERENT SIZE

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

RALLY SEAT BELTS FITTED FRONT

ROLL CAGE FITTED

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 44,494 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 44,485 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 43,028 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion all i9nner and outer sills and steering and susp mounts

Fail 21 Apr 2017 43,028 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 35,392 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 35,392 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 18,272 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 9 Apr 2015 18,264 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Nov 2013 11,761 miles

both rear tyres perished in tread pattern

Pass 7 Nov 2012 10,538 miles

rear tyres going perished

Pass 24 Oct 2011 9,236 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 9,236 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 7,915 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 7,909 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2009 6,735 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2008 5,522 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 4,427 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 4,427 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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WK54 XVG is a 2004 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 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 WK54 XVG, 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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WK54 XVG is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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