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WM04 XBH

2004 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,240 mi
Last recorded72,240 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM04 XBH
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 72,240 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Aug 2016 72,053 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Aug 2015 60,644 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 60,644 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 53,896 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 53,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 46,510 miles

offside rear tyre perished and cracked in tread area

slight play in top of steering column

Pass 31 Jul 2012 38,139 miles

Slight play in steering column

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread area

Fail 30 Jul 2012 38,139 miles

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

Slight play in steering column

n/s/f tyre on legal limit 1.6mm

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread area

Pass 19 Aug 2011 34,926 miles

Cuts in N/S/F tyres sidewall

Cuts in O/S/F tyres sidewall

Handbrake travel slightly long

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)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 30,163 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 23,753 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 23,749 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

advise tracking to front wheels

Pass 21 Aug 2008 18,930 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low on inside edge

Fail 21 Aug 2008 18,930 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low on inside edge

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 13,105 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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WM04 XBH is a 2004 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WM04 XBH, 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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WM04 XBH is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 13 August 2004.

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