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WP53 GZA

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,527 mi
Last recorded96,527 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP53 GZA
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2017 96,527 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 94,221 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 91,034 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 90,850 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 86,001 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 86,001 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 80,644 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 80,644 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 72,093 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 63,975 miles

Corrosion setting into exhaust rear box.

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

Repaired Chip in Windscreen.

Fail 4 Jan 2011 63,975 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Corrosion setting into exhaust rear box.

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

Repaired Chip in Windscreen.

Fail 11 Jan 2010 54,717 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 54,717 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 45,692 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 36,468 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 37,031 miles

Near side front tyre has small cut in side wall

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

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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WP53 GZA is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WP53 GZA, 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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WP53 GZA is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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