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WL04 AXR

2004 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

107,281 mi
Last recorded107,281 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL04 AXR
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 107,281 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 107,191 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 99,628 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 90,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 90,711 miles

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 88,643 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 80,723 miles

corrosion to front cross member

front brake discs worn

slight blow to centre exhaust section

Fail 16 Nov 2018 80,552 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

corrosion to front cross member

front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Nov 2017 71,179 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 61,940 miles

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

nearside front seatbelt wet suspect water ingress from leaking window seal

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 Nov 2016 61,940 miles

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

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

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

nearside front seatbelt wet suspect water ingress from leaking window seal

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2015 53,702 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 53,702 miles

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 46,325 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 46,325 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 39,063 miles

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2012 31,010 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/s/f electric window not working

Plastic over sills fitted

Slight handbrake travel

Fail 23 Nov 2012 31,010 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/s/f electric window not working

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Plastic over sills fitted

Slight handbrake travel

Pass 20 Apr 2012 29,268 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 29,268 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 25,808 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 21,898 miles

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

tracking could be out

Pass 23 Apr 2009 16,087 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 11,680 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

handbrake high

Pass 21 Mar 2007 7,750 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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WL04 AXR is a 2004 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AXR, 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 AXR is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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