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YM53 YJV

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

147,990 mi
Last recorded147,990 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 YJV
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2018 147,990 miles

Brake modification unsafe race pedals fitted making braking a hazard with foot touching excelerator pedal (1.1.21 (d) (i))

Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit battery body earth (4.11 (c) (ii))

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front door card hindering door to open properly

Offside Front door card hindering door to open properly

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant level low

Fail 16 Apr 2018 146,622 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front door card hindering door opening correctly

Offside Front door card hindering door been opened correctly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery been held place with cable ties but is secure

Fail 19 Feb 2018 145,596 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect offside & nearside (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 139,206 miles

steering rack has slight leak

Pass 24 Feb 2016 135,670 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 129,533 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 116,579 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 91,409 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

movement in drivers seat

screen damaged

Pass 6 Oct 2011 75,821 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 75,821 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 66,128 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 66,128 miles

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

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

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

front disc pads approx 2,000mls

Pass 9 Nov 2009 58,208 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 48,890 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Nov 2008 48,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 42,193 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 26,784 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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YM53 YJV is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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