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YA53 ZDC

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,969 mi
Last recorded89,969 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 ZDC
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 89,969 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 89,962 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 85,034 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 81,770 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 61,344 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 59,309 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 56,987 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 56,987 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 53,894 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 50,718 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 47,207 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 43,262 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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YA53 ZDC is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZDC, 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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What year was YA53 ZDC registered?

YA53 ZDC is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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