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YY04 WHU

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,227 mi
Last recorded78,227 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 WHU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 78,227 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 74,080 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 74,080 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2014 68,443 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 68,435 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 60,853 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 60,853 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 51,560 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2012 51,553 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 37,448 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 May 2011 37,448 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 May 2010 27,232 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 21,525 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 May 2008 15,383 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 9,712 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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YY04 WHU is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue 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 YY04 WHU, 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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YY04 WHU is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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