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WU04 LHZ

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,787 mi
Last recorded68,787 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU04 LHZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 68,787 miles

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

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

covers on sills

Fail 5 Jul 2016 68,787 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

covers on sills

Pass 6 May 2015 63,929 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2014 60,856 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 60,856 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 57,402 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 52,620 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 52,620 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 46,544 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 46,544 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 43,309 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 40,685 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 36,232 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 33,407 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 LHZ 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 71.4%.

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 LHZ, 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 WU04 LHZ registered?

WU04 LHZ is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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