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WM53 RMU

2004 MG Zr

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,644 mi
Last recorded65,644 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 RMU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 65,644 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Rear seats in down position unable to test

battery clamp loose

light scratch across windscreen in zone A does not effect drivers view

Fail 13 Feb 2018 64,957 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Rear seats in down position unable to test

battery clamp loose

light scratch across windscreen in zone A does not effect drivers view

Pass 30 Jan 2017 59,800 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 59,447 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' screen scratched (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 57,001 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside windsceen scratched

Fail 16 Jan 2014 54,086 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside windscreen scratched

Pass 16 Jan 2014 54,086 miles

offside windscreen scratched

Pass 21 Jan 2013 51,522 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 47,324 miles

offside widesceen scratched

Fail 19 Jan 2012 47,324 miles

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

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

offside widesceen scratched

Pass 18 Jan 2011 43,839 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 41,175 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 41,175 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 38,973 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 34,138 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre deformed on inner edge also nail in tyre

Pass 24 Jan 2007 26,737 miles

rear wiper blade split

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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WM53 RMU is a 2004 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WM53 RMU, 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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WM53 RMU is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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