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YM53 YKC

2004 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,605 mi
Last recorded84,605 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 YKC
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 84,605 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2016 86,639 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 81,529 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2015 81,529 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 76,151 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 57,521 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 57,521 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 49,900 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 49,850 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 42,916 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 34,987 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 28,435 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 22,145 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 16,785 miles

wipers warn very close to limits

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 YKC is a 2004 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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