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WN04 VHW

2004 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

121,760 mi
Last recorded121,760 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN04 VHW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 121,760 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 113,414 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 113,414 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 103,679 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 103,656 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 May 2018 103,650 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 96,620 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 85,685 miles

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

Offside rear tyre cracked inner edge

Fail 16 Apr 2015 85,683 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre cracked inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2014 74,684 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 68,641 miles

o/s registration bulb dim

Pass 5 Apr 2012 56,658 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 56,658 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 47,144 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 47,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 35,502 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 35,502 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 26,136 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 17,125 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 9,345 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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WN04 VHW is a 2004 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WN04 VHW, 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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WN04 VHW is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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