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YM53 YJC

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

64,695 mi
Last recorded64,695 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 YJC
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 64,695 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 64,693 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 54,076 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 54,076 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 46,846 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2014 46,846 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 37,671 miles

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

o/s/f tyre has slight wear on shoulder

Fail 18 Jun 2013 37,671 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s/f tyre has slight wear on shoulder

Pass 20 Jun 2012 35,675 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 33,890 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 32,040 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 32,040 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 30,404 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both wiper blades split

Fail 7 Sep 2009 30,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both wiper blades split

Pass 2 Mar 2007 26,773 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 26,773 miles

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

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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YM53 YJC 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 56.3%.

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 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 YM53 YJC, 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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YM53 YJC is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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