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YP04 WLE

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

65,811 mi
Last recorded65,811 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP04 WLE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc
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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 65,811 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

hand brake lever has little reserve travel

nearside wing corroding

Fail 1 Feb 2019 65,809 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

nearside wing corroding

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

hand brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 2 Feb 2018 64,846 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

nearside wing corroding

nearside wing mirror loose

Fail 1 Feb 2018 64,845 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

nearside wing corroding

nearside wing mirror loose

offside front brake slight bind

rear heat shield loose and rattling on exhaust

Pass 1 Feb 2017 63,501 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front headlights misty aims just visable

nearside rear tyre splitting and perishing on outer wall

Fail 1 Feb 2017 63,501 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front headlights misty aims just visable

nearside rear tyre splitting and perishing on outer wall

Pass 2 Feb 2016 62,109 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nail in offside front tyre

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 2 Feb 2016 62,109 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nail in offside front tyre

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 29 Jan 2015 60,724 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 60,722 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 58,297 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 58,295 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 55,662 miles

battery insecure

drivers seat foam insecure to frame

Fail 30 Jan 2013 55,662 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 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)

battery insecure

drivers seat foam insecure to frame

Pass 3 Aug 2011 49,229 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 49,229 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

suspected head gasket failure

Pass 24 Jun 2010 46,349 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 40,608 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on the inner and outer edges

Fail 19 Jun 2009 40,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on the inner and outer edges

Pass 17 Jul 2008 35,353 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 35,044 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2007 30,889 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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YP04 WLE is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YP04 WLE, 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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YP04 WLE is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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