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WL04 HKM

2004 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,589 mi
Last recorded129,589 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL04 HKM
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 129,589 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 125,121 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

drivers door lock noisy

exhaust sits low

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

release bearing nosie

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 3 Apr 2018 122,573 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 122,573 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 113,674 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 103,861 miles

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

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

recommend immediate attention to rear tyres

Fail 27 Feb 2015 92,178 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake pads getting worn

Pass 27 Feb 2015 92,178 miles

front brake pads getting worn

Pass 24 Mar 2014 82,140 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges (recommend attention)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 72,324 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 72,307 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 68,593 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 65,522 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 65,522 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 61,108 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 55,899 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 45,592 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 34,537 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 HKM is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HKM, 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 HKM is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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