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YJ53 RCD

2004 MG Zr

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,249 mi
Last recorded136,249 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 RCD
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2015 136,249 miles

auxillary belt is flapping about,suspect fault with tensioner,recommend inspection

both front tyres are wearing/cracking on edges,o/s/r tyre is badly cracked on tread area

brake pedal rubber wearing through

rear number plate is starting to deteriorate

rear park brake only just made efforts for mot test and n/s/r brake has a slight bind

Pass 28 May 2014 130,685 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 124,364 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 124,364 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 120,019 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 120,019 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 108,542 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2009 96,921 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2008 85,092 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 61,314 miles

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

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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YJ53 RCD is a 2004 MG Zr in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YJ53 RCD, 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 YJ53 RCD registered?

YJ53 RCD is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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