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YF53 ZTY

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,780 mi
Last recorded100,780 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 ZTY
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 100,780 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 100,778 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 98,793 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 97,198 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 94,736 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2023 94,718 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2022 90,466 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight corrosion to the sills

Pass 27 Jan 2021 85,622 miles

brake pipes surface corrosion

slight blow on front exhaust flexi

surface corrosion under car

Fail 26 Jan 2021 85,604 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod (2.1.3 (d))

brake pipes surface corrosion

slight blow on front exhaust flexi

surface corrosion under car

Pass 25 Jan 2020 81,643 miles

Both sides inner sill corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2019 79,971 miles

power steering pipes corroding

repair done to front exhaust flexi section

Fail 16 Jan 2019 79,971 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

power steering pipes corroding

repair done to front exhaust flexi section

Pass 25 Jan 2018 78,408 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 76,072 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded marked with chalk (3.6.B.2c)

front flexi joint mesh insecure

Fail 18 Jan 2017 76,072 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded marked with chalk (3.6.B.2c)

front flexi joint mesh insecure

Pass 29 Jan 2016 74,242 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Fuel pipe slightly corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 69,541 miles

nearside rear tyre deteriorating

Fail 29 Dec 2014 69,541 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre deteriorating

Fail 11 Jan 2014 67,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside door cover sill insecre

Pass 11 Jan 2014 67,993 miles

nearside door cover sill insecre

Pass 15 Jan 2013 65,320 miles

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

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

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

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

tell-tale lamp not working with front fog lamps

Fail 15 Jan 2013 65,320 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

tell-tale lamp not working with front fog lamps

Pass 13 Jan 2012 61,939 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

cover sills fitted to door sills restricting testers view

Pass 26 Jan 2011 56,568 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both cv boots perishing

front brake discs and pads worn

n/s/f brake binding slightly when turned by hand

n/s/f brake disc and pads showing signs of being overheated

Fail 26 Jan 2011 56,566 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both cv boots perishing

front brake discs and pads worn

n/s/f brake binding slightly when turned by hand

n/s/f brake disc and pads showing signs of being overheated

Pass 23 Jan 2010 48,029 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 40,181 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 40,181 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 33,379 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 26,067 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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YF53 ZTY is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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