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YB53 KAJ

2004 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,474 mi
Last recorded73,474 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 KAJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2013 73,474 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 65,838 miles

advise n/s/f track rod end has play and at service limit to replace

advise o/s skirt insecure

advise srs light on

Fail 12 Nov 2012 65,838 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise n/s/f track rod end has play and at service limit to replace

advise o/s skirt insecure

advise srs light on

Pass 29 Sep 2011 50,576 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 47,055 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 47,045 miles

Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 42,562 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 37,671 miles

front brake pads worn low

offside tyre worn outside edge

Fail 3 Dec 2008 37,671 miles

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads worn low

offside tyre worn outside edge

Pass 11 Jun 2007 31,693 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 31,693 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

nearside door mirror glass missing and body loose

offside front tyre on 1.6mm

unable to test rear seat belts due to neither of the front seats tilting

Fail 17 May 2007 31,688 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

secondary bonnet catch sticking. bonnet securly closing

front n/s and o/s seats not tilting to gain easier access to rear

Pass 12 Apr 2006 24,373 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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YB53 KAJ is a 2004 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YB53 KAJ, 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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YB53 KAJ is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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