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WV04 PDX

2004 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,802 mi
Last recorded121,802 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 PDX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 121,802 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 102,959 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 92,965 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 92,965 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 80,639 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 80,639 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 64,542 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 60,125 miles

Coolant bottle competly empty when carrying out pre checks.

Engine management warning lamp illuminated

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 49,972 miles

Engine Man. Light On.

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Plastic Sill Covers Fitted.

Fail 13 Mar 2010 49,972 miles

Engine Man. Light On.

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Plastic Sill Covers Fitted.

Fail 11 Mar 2009 41,806 miles

Engine management warning light illuminated during inspection

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 41,806 miles

Engine management warning light illuminated during inspection

Pass 19 Mar 2008 32,738 miles

Both headlamp aims on lower limit.

Front brakes slightly out of balance

plastic sill covers fitted, unable to carry out full inspection.

Fail 17 Mar 2008 32,691 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Both headlamp aims on lower limit.

Front brakes slightly out of balance

plastic sill covers fitted, unable to carry out full inspection.

Pass 17 Mar 2007 21,938 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 PDX is a 2004 MG Zr in Red 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 PDX, 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 PDX registered?

WV04 PDX is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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