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WV04 CBX

2004 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,748 mi
Last recorded121,748 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 CBX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 121,748 miles

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front, beam image projection distorted (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.94 MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 116,887 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 108,326 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 101,797 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 94,829 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 86,920 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

n/s rear brake binding on very slightly

slight water leak at rear of engine

Fail 7 Mar 2013 86,920 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

n/s rear brake binding on very slightly

slight water leak at rear of engine

Pass 26 Mar 2012 75,507 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 64,120 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 56,768 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 53,085 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 45,879 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)

Fail 19 Mar 2008 45,843 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 35,362 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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WV04 CBX is a 2004 MG Zr in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WV04 CBX, 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 WV04 CBX registered?

WV04 CBX is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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