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WU04 LHH

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,551 mi
Last recorded86,551 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU04 LHH
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 86,551 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front top mount slight play

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged sensor lead (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2026 86,295 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle 55% osf lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front top mount slight play

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged sensor lead (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2025 82,596 miles

All wheel arches corroded

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint of backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 79,536 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both offside and also nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 74,238 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 74,119 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 70,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 70,458 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade rubber defective (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade rubber starting to split at outer end (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 67,284 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 64,698 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 60,070 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn smooth on inner shoulders of treads only. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 55,610 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 50,418 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under body & components showing corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2016 45,891 miles

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

slight crackingrear tyres

Fail 15 Mar 2016 45,821 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

slight crackingrear tyres

Pass 2 Mar 2015 41,083 miles

all tyres cracking in tread and sidewalls.

Pass 7 Mar 2014 37,697 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 34,820 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 34,820 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 31,273 miles

Light smearing wiper blades

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 28,242 miles

Minor fluid leak NS steering rack gaiter

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 24,963 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 21,758 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 17,765 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 13,661 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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WU04 LHH is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WU04 LHH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU04 LHH registered?

WU04 LHH is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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