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YM53 YKA

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,156 mi
Last recorded84,156 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2013 84,156 miles

Battery loose.

Exhaust leak at front of system.

NSF outer cv boot badly cracked.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

OSF outer cv boot perished.

OSF tyre close to recommended limit.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in NSF wheel bearing.

Pass 4 Jun 2013 84,156 miles

Battery loose.

Exhaust leak at front of system.

NSF outer cv boot badly cracked.

OSF outer cv boot perished.

OSF tyre close to recommended limit.

Play in NSF wheel bearing.

Pass 12 Jun 2012 65,909 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 51,106 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 41,467 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 12 Oct 2009 41,426 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2008 34,785 miles

handbrack nearing end of travel

nearside front weel pearing has slite play

Fail 7 Jan 2008 34,785 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

handbrake nearing end of travel

Pass 20 Jan 2007 26,796 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 YKA is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YKA, 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 YM53 YKA registered?

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

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