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WV04 GFZ

2004 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,306 mi
Last recorded73,306 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 GFZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 73,306 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 73,305 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Fail 24 May 2018 73,292 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop light out?

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Consider replacing. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

No water in expansion bottle! added water twice during test,Engine management light flashed on briefly?

Offside Front Unable to spin wheel to test wheel bearing!

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2017 70,066 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High visability lamp out? (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to tread wear bars (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to tread wear bars (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 May 2017 69,977 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated Unable to spin wheel as brake binding badly! Will remove failure when brake bind is sorted out. (2.5.A.2)

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High visability lamp out? (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake binding

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to tread wear bars (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close to tread wear bars (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Aug 2015 61,765 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 58,437 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly lipped and corroded

rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2013 55,265 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear brake discs corroded!

Stop lamp on tailgate out?

Fail 13 Jun 2013 55,265 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear brake discs corroded!

Rear exhaust box corroded!

Stop lamp on tailgate out?

Pass 29 May 2012 51,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stoplamp on tailgate not working.Poss reflector?

Fail 29 May 2012 51,213 miles

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

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

Both front tyres wearing close to tread wear bars.Advise replace?

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stoplamp on tailgate not working.Poss reflector?

Pass 1 Jun 2010 42,234 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 42,234 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 34,939 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 32,073 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 25,437 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 GFZ is a 2004 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WV04 GFZ, 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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WV04 GFZ is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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