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YM53 YKT

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,988 mi
Last recorded103,988 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 103,988 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 103,988 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)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 101,181 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 96,775 miles

engine management light on

nearside front cv boot deteriorating

offside front cv boot deteriorating

Pass 7 Feb 2013 82,161 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 82,161 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 72,577 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 65,429 miles

Cluster of small chips on the edge of windscreen Zone A.

Dirt ingress in offside numberplate lamp. Still illuminates numberplate.

Only just passed emissions test @ 1.029. Limit 1.03.

Reluctor ring on nearside outer CV joint is cracked. Not ABS sensor, but for speedo.

Steering rack damp at nearside gaiter.

Fail 26 Jan 2011 65,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Cluster of small chips on the edge of windscreen Zone A.

Dirt ingress in offside numberplate lamp. Still illuminates numberplate.

Only just passed emissions test @ 1.029. Limit 1.03.

Reluctor ring on nearside outer CV joint is cracked. Not ABS sensor, but for speedo.

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

Steering rack damp at nearside gaiter.

Pass 22 Jan 2010 58,397 miles

font pads low

front tyres low on tread 2mm 3mm

Fail 22 Jan 2010 58,397 miles

Centre Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

font pads low

front tyres low on tread 2mm 3mm

Pass 16 Jan 2009 51,793 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 43,089 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn and scored.

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rack gaiter damp with fluid.

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge.

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside numberplate lamp dim.

Pass 14 Feb 2007 34,085 miles

Both front brake dics lightly corroded.

Offside rear tyre cut in tread, no visible plies.

Fail 13 Feb 2007 34,085 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre cut in tread, no plies visible.

both front brake discs lightly corroded.

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 YKT is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YKT, 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 YKT is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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