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YF53 ZSW

2004 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

65,146 mi
Last recorded65,146 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 ZSW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 65,146 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 60,755 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 60,680 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 58,162 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 54,130 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside And Nearside Front Brake discs Slightly Pitted And Scored.

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2011 54,130 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside And Nearside Front Brake discs Slightly Pitted And Scored.

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2010 48,308 miles

ENGINE IS RUNNING ROUGHLY POSSIBLY ON THREE CYLINDERS

ENGINE MANAGEMEMNT LIGHT LIT

OFFSIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE IS SPLIT

Fail 13 Oct 2010 48,308 miles

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

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

ENGINE IS RUNNING ROUGHLY POSSIBLY ON THREE CYLINDERS

ENGINE MANAGEMEMNT LIGHT LIT

OFFSIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE IS SPLIT

Pass 18 Apr 2009 40,077 miles

ALTERNATER BELT IS SPLIT .OIL FILTER IS LEAKING.NEARSIDE OF STEERING RACK IS DAMP WITH FLUID.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Apr 2009 40,077 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ALTERNATER BELT IS SPLIT .OIL FILTER IS LEAKING.NEARSIDE OF STEERING RACK IS DAMP WITH FLUID.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 31,916 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 21,380 miles

MANIFOLD HEAT SHIELD IS INSECURE

NEARSIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE IS SPLIT

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER IS CORRODED

Pass 3 Feb 2007 21,380 miles

MANIFOLD HEAT SHIELD IS INSECURE

NEARSIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE IS SPLIT

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER IS CORRODED

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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YF53 ZSW is a 2004 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YF53 ZSW, 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 YF53 ZSW registered?

YF53 ZSW is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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