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YM53 YKE

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

91,633 mi
Last recorded91,633 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 91,633 miles

Offside Front wing damaged

Fail 12 Oct 2015 91,633 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wing damaged

Pass 21 Oct 2014 83,247 miles

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

offside front wing damged

Fail 21 Oct 2014 83,246 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

offside front wing damged

Pass 18 Oct 2013 78,384 miles

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

body damage offside front wing

Pass 8 Oct 2012 70,202 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside body damage

Fail 2 Oct 2012 70,202 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

eml illuminated

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside body damage

Fail 13 Oct 2011 65,632 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

eml illuminated

osf wing damaged

Pass 13 Oct 2011 65,632 miles

eml illuminated

osf wing damaged

Pass 19 Oct 2010 63,870 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 63,870 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 62,616 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 62,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 56,892 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 56,892 miles

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

Battery insecure

advised engine managment light on

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2008 58,482 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 58,482 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 50,378 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 50,378 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 YKE is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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

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