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YA53 ULD

2004 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

133,419 mi
Last recorded133,419 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 ULD
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 133,419 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 133,414 miles

Rear Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2022 130,238 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 126,054 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r & o/s/r sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 122,232 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r & o/s/r sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 119,843 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 119,836 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 117,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 May 2017 117,086 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 May 2016 114,173 miles

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

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

exhaust flexi distorted

sills covers fitted

Pass 5 May 2015 110,007 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 110,007 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 100,561 miles

Exhaust front flexy pipe in poor condition

Pass 24 Apr 2013 84,281 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 84,281 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 70,136 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 56,543 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 56,542 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 42,390 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 36,422 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 33,189 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 25,009 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 22,109 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 22,109 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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YA53 ULD is a 2004 MG Zr in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YA53 ULD, 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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YA53 ULD is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 17 February 2004.

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