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WU54 JUO

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

97,785 mi
Last recorded97,785 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU54 JUO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 97,785 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 97,630 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 86,770 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 86,768 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 77,968 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE HAS SIDE WALL DAMAGE

Fail 15 May 2014 77,698 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

N/S FRONT TYRE HAS SIDE WALL DAMAGE

Fail 2 Jul 2013 70,248 miles

Corrosion on brake discs.

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 70,248 miles

Corrosion on brake discs.

Pass 6 Jul 2011 64,482 miles

Front brake pads look a bit low.

Some corrosion on brake discs.

Pass 10 Sep 2010 58,694 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 58,694 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 47,955 miles

Front brake pads are low.

Gaiter on n/s front track rod end is split.

O/s front tyre is wearing on the inner edge.

Fail 4 Sep 2009 47,955 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Front brake pads are low.

Gaiter on n/s front track rod end is split.

O/s front tyre is wearing on the inner edge.

Pass 9 Sep 2008 38,631 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 38,611 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

OIL FILTER IS CORRODED AND LEAKING.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 11 Sep 2007 30,565 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 30,565 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 JUO 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 58.8%.

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 JUO, 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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WU54 JUO is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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