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YA53 ZVV

2004 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,221 mi
Last recorded87,221 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 ZVV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2013 87,221 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

dry advise to wax oil

Pass 10 Sep 2013 87,221 miles

dry advise to wax oil

Pass 3 Nov 2011 84,021 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 83,354 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 83,354 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 78,480 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2009 78,474 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

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

engine mil light on

offside rear tyre inner wall worn

Pass 14 Nov 2008 70,225 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 60,905 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside front inner sidewall damaged

offside rear tyre outer side wall damaged

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 ZVV is a 2004 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YA53 ZVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YA53 ZVV registered?

YA53 ZVV is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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