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WL04 AFZ

2004 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,189 mi
Last recorded112,189 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL04 AFZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 112,189 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 112,189 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.2.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 105,448 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has nail

Fail 6 Jun 2016 105,448 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has nail

Pass 16 Jun 2015 99,250 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 99,249 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 90,688 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 81,819 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 73,302 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 May 2011 61,807 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 61,807 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 May 2010 51,644 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2010 51,644 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 43,798 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 36,054 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2008 36,054 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 26,479 miles

uneven tyre wear n/s/f, close to limit

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 AFZ is a 2004 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AFZ, 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 WL04 AFZ registered?

WL04 AFZ is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 29 April 2004.

Is WL04 AFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL04 AFZ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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