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YC04 WCU

2004 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

72,751 mi
Last recorded72,751 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 WCU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 72,751 miles

o/s/r/side light dull & n/s/f brake slight binding

Pass 4 Apr 2016 71,928 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 71,927 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near roll bar (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2015 70,889 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

handbrake req service & o/s/f tyer cracking

Pass 28 Mar 2014 66,365 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 66,365 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 61,672 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 61,671 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 57,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres perishing +nsr pun

both wipers slightly smearing screen + split

Fail 5 Apr 2012 57,761 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres perishing +nsr pun

both wipers slightly smearing screen + split

Pass 28 Mar 2011 52,337 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 46,984 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 46,984 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 761,388 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

advise to change both wiper blades

front number plate has water damage and advise to change

tax disc in swept zone

Fail 31 Mar 2009 761,388 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise to change both wiper blades

front number plate has water damage and advise to change

tax disc in swept zone

Pass 10 Apr 2008 35,870 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 30,593 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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YC04 WCU is a 2004 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YC04 WCU, 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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YC04 WCU is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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