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YF53 ZZO

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

27,937 mi
Last recorded27,937 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 27,937 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 27,709 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 17,929 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs are pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres are cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 16,909 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 16,268 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 15,442 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 14,602 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 13,738 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 12,793 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 11,690 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 10,297 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 10,297 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 9,155 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 7,737 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 6,127 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 4,923 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 ZZO is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YF53 ZZO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF53 ZZO registered?

YF53 ZZO is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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The MOT history for YF53 ZZO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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