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WP04 MDJ

2004 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

108,648 mi
Last recorded108,648 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP04 MDJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2014 108,648 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 108,648 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 96,513 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 78,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 78,930 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 69,862 miles

headlamp patterns deteriorating

offside rear tyre out of shape and on limit

slight play offside steering rack knuckle joint

Pass 3 Jun 2010 57,572 miles

both head lamp aims poor

front brake discs worn

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Jun 2010 57,509 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both head lamp aims poor

front brake discs worn

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jun 2009 45,663 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 6 Jun 2008 35,917 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 35,888 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 25,768 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 25,768 miles

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

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

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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WP04 MDJ is a 2004 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WP04 MDJ, 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 WP04 MDJ registered?

WP04 MDJ is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 12 June 2004.

Is WP04 MDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP04 MDJ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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