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WP53 ZMZ

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,811 mi
Last recorded125,811 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP53 ZMZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 125,811 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test interior mirror ()

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component power steering pump (2.3.3b)

main beam high bulb holder fault

Fail 24 Nov 2017 125,811 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test interior mirror ()

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component power steering pump (2.3.3b)

main beam high bulb holder fault

Pass 2 Nov 2016 108,746 miles

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

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Fail 1 Nov 2016 108,741 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 20 Nov 2015 95,749 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 81,678 miles

Battery secured with cable ties

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

high level stop light not working

sill cover fitted not allowing full inspection off outer sills

Fail 4 Nov 2014 81,670 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

high level stop light not working

sill cover fitted not allowing full inspection off outer sills

Pass 6 Nov 2013 73,961 miles

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)

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2012 65,354 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 May 2011 59,902 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 52,976 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 44,461 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 36,824 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 29,925 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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WP53 ZMZ is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WP53 ZMZ, 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 WP53 ZMZ registered?

WP53 ZMZ is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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