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YM53 YKJ

2004 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

60,654 mi
Last recorded60,654 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 YKJ
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 60,654 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 60,654 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 59,294 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 59,294 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2015 55,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 15 Aug 2015 55,592 miles

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 19 Aug 2014 52,243 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 49,360 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 49,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 46,009 miles

near side and off side rear tyres cracking

Pass 23 Aug 2011 40,498 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2011 40,498 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2010 36,388 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 36,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 30,192 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 30,168 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 26,851 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 20,940 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 YKJ is a 2004 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YKJ, 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 YKJ registered?

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

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