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YK53 KWA

2004 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,904 mi
Last recorded87,904 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 KWA
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 87,904 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipe slightly corroded

fan belt noisy

front disc rusted

Pass 14 Dec 2015 83,637 miles

exhaust rusted and leaking gases

front disc are worn and rusted

Pass 15 Dec 2014 79,028 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 74,226 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner 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)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

exhaust front flexy pipe deteriorated

Fail 5 Dec 2013 74,226 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Inner 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)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

exhaust front flexy pipe deteriorated

Pass 11 Dec 2012 67,601 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 61,796 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

aux drive belt perishing

rear number plate deteriorated slightly

Pass 29 Dec 2010 55,574 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 55,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 49,438 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 43,937 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 43,936 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2008 37,872 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 37,872 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 30,223 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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YK53 KWA is a 2004 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YK53 KWA, 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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YK53 KWA is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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