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YM53 YKX

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

112,783 mi
Last recorded112,783 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 112,783 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 109,832 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 109,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 101,709 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Jun 2018 101,709 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Mar 2017 97,469 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 97,455 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 91,295 miles

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

osr7mm osf4mm nsr7mm nsf5mm

Pass 2 Mar 2015 86,847 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 79,498 miles

CHILD SEAT fitted at Near Side rear visual check only on seat belt instalation.

INNER STEERING BALL JOINT Near Side slight play.

Pass 4 Mar 2013 71,764 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 64,570 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 56,884 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 56,884 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise rear wiper blade

Pass 25 Jan 2010 50,292 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 42,820 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 35,579 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 27,321 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 27,321 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 YKX 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 73.7%.

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 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 YKX, 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 YKX is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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