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YB53 KCC

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,770 mi
Last recorded79,770 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 KCC
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 79,770 miles

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

Rear tyres slight surface cracking outer edges

Wipers smearing slightly

Fail 13 Aug 2015 79,770 miles

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

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

Rear tyres slight surface cracking outside edge

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 30 Aug 2014 62,861 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 62,665 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 59,624 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 52,254 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 48,878 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Oil leak

Washers poor

Pass 25 Mar 2008 38,066 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 23,993 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 KCC is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YB53 KCC, 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 YB53 KCC registered?

YB53 KCC is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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