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WU54 JRO

2004 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,046 mi
Last recorded122,046 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU54 JRO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 122,046 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 120,442 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 117,747 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 113,826 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 105,461 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 105,461 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine light on

Fail 14 Apr 2018 105,455 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2017 97,195 miles

engine light on

Fail 30 Mar 2017 97,195 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine light on

Pass 9 Jan 2016 87,882 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine management light on

oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2016 87,882 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine management light on

oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2014 77,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine light on

Fail 7 Sep 2014 77,071 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine light on

Pass 19 Jul 2013 65,606 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen damaged/cracked (offside upper corner)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 65,606 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine management light on

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen damaged/cracked (offside upper corner)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 49,869 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

air bag light

noise from nearside rear wheel when rotated

Pass 15 Mar 2011 36,133 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake pads worn

unable to see outer sills

Pass 17 Mar 2010 23,230 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 23,228 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 19,857 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 14,901 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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WU54 JRO is a 2004 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WU54 JRO, 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 WU54 JRO registered?

WU54 JRO is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 6 October 2004.

Is WU54 JRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU54 JRO shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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