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WU54 VPY

2004 MG Zr

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,345 mi
Last recorded147,345 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU54 VPY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 147,345 miles

Outer sill covers fitted limiting full inspection of the outer sills

Rear nearside outer sill repaired and filled under sealed over restricting inspection of repair

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside rear, inner sill area’s (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle presented with deflated rear nearside tyre, inflated for retest, advise attension

Fail 5 Apr 2018 147,431 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear of nearside outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall bulging throughout nearly the whole circumference of the tyre (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Outer sill covers fitted limiting full inspection of the outer sills

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside rear, inner sill area’s (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 144,486 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 138,000 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 133,886 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 122,955 miles

battery loose.

engine light on . .

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Feb 2013 122,955 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery loose.

engine light on . .

Fail 18 Feb 2012 109,837 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2012 109,837 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 20 Oct 2010 95,042 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 79,603 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 79,603 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 63,266 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 38,846 miles

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

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 VPY is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel 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 WU54 VPY, 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 WU54 VPY registered?

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

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