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YC53 KAA

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,741 mi
Last recorded88,741 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 KAA
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 88,741 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 81,621 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both showing white (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 71,888 miles

Both front tyres are run flats

Exhaust sheild insecure

Exhaust system fouling floor

N/s/r tyre sidewall in a poor condition

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 63,218 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 55,814 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly

offside front tyre wearing unevenly

offside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 8 Feb 2013 55,814 miles

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly

offside front tyre wearing unevenly

offside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 3 Apr 2012 46,294 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

off side rear tyre cracken

Fail 2 Apr 2012 46,294 miles

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

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

off side rear tyre cracken

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 33,803 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 33,803 miles

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 27,595 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 23,989 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 20,532 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 16,015 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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YC53 KAA is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YC53 KAA, 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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YC53 KAA is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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