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WL54 HXG

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

62,383 mi
Last recorded62,383 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL54 HXG
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 62,383 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Underbody Corrosion

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both Worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 62,383 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Underbody Corrosion

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both Worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 57,004 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 56,986 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 55,372 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 55,336 miles

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

Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Strut brace corroded in engine bay (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Steering box leaking oil Rack (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front lower arms corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 53,304 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing miss shappen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 48,954 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced x2 (1.7.5a)

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

Rear wiper split

Fail 25 Apr 2018 48,950 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced x2 (1.7.5a)

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 8 May 2017 45,494 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 42,523 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 37,536 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 34,574 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 34,468 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2013 30,495 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 21,726 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 21,700 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 16,670 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 16,670 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 10,771 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 10,363 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 8,388 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 6,971 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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WL54 HXG is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2004 MG Zr models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 54,500 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WL54 HXG, 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 WL54 HXG registered?

WL54 HXG is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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