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YL53 NRZ

2004 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,427 mi
Last recorded60,427 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 NRZ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2015 60,427 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 53,435 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 53,432 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 49,715 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 45,572 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 45,572 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 43,028 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 41,214 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2008 38,387 miles

cuts n/s/f and n/s/r tyre sidewalls not to cord

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 26 Jan 2008 35,985 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 35,812 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 29,256 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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YL53 NRZ is a 2004 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YL53 NRZ, 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 YL53 NRZ registered?

YL53 NRZ is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 31 January 2004.

Is YL53 NRZ safe to buy?

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