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WL04 AFY

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,341 mi
Last recorded119,341 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL04 AFY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 119,341 miles

Front and rear wheel arches corroded

General body corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And offside front worn low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 114,199 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 108,353 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 108,353 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 104,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 104,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 99,577 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 93,534 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 91,131 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

engine steady mount bush weak

Fail 12 Apr 2019 91,130 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

engine steady mount bush weak

Pass 19 Jun 2017 81,734 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust flexi section in poor condition

Fail 19 Jun 2017 81,734 miles

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust flexi section in poor condition

Pass 15 Jul 2016 71,695 miles

Exhaust flexi & centre section in poor condition.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 71,695 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust flexi & centre section in poor condition.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 69,082 miles

Exhaust back box deteriated.

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 69,082 miles

Exhaust back box deteriated.

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 63,838 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 63,838 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 58,489 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2012 55,168 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 52,941 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 52,941 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 45,565 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 37,862 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 29,914 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 29,913 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 23,622 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 23,622 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

both front tyres starting to wear on inside edges

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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WL04 AFY is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WL04 AFY, 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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WL04 AFY is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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