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YX04 WBV

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

83,430 mi
Last recorded83,430 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX04 WBV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 83,430 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 73,691 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded rack area. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front lower cross member light corrosion

fuel tank light surface corrosion

Fail 10 Dec 2020 73,676 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour both rears. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded rack area. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front lower cross member light corrosion

fuel tank light surface corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2019 63,416 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Sills covers fitted on both sides front to rear, not allowing full inspection

Fail 28 Jun 2019 63,412 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))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Sills covers fitted on both sides front to rear, not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Jun 2018 57,636 miles

Offside Front Outer boot perished

Pass 27 Jun 2017 52,634 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 48,676 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 44,976 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 44,976 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 42,725 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 42,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 39,174 miles

BRAKE STEEING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 36,567 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 30,893 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 27,909 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 24,861 miles

FRONT TYRES ARE WORN DOWN TO 2.0MM AND SHOWING SIGNS OF PERISH MARKS ON TREADS AND SIDEWALLS

REAR TYRES ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF PERISH /CRACK MARKS ON TREADS AND SIDEWALLS.

Pass 12 Mar 2008 22,097 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)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 19,746 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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YX04 WBV is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YX04 WBV, 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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YX04 WBV is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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