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WV04 MXG

2004 MG Zr

Yellow Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,767 mi
Last recorded58,767 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 MXG
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 58,767 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 58,718 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 52,625 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 52,625 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 52,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall, marked with chaljk (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth @ 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Spare tyre defective Flat

Pass 2 Dec 2022 41,659 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 39,337 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 34,848 miles

offside rear tyre perished and has a nail in tread

Pass 9 Jan 2012 34,807 miles

o/s rear tyre cracking on sidewall

slight handbrake travel

Fail 9 Jan 2012 34,801 miles

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

o/s rear tyre cracking on sidewall

slight handbrake travel

Pass 27 Jul 2010 31,343 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 26,270 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 22,470 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 22,470 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 15,910 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)

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 MXG is a 2004 MG Zr in Yellow with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WV04 MXG, 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 WV04 MXG registered?

WV04 MXG is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is WV04 MXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV04 MXG shows 15 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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