MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,988 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
engine management light on
nearside front cv boot deteriorating
offside front cv boot deteriorating
Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
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)
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.
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.
font pads low
front tyres low on tread 2mm 3mm
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
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
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.
Both front brake dics lightly corroded.
Offside rear tyre cut in tread, no visible plies.
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.
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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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