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YM53 YKZ

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,407 mi
Last recorded97,407 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 97,407 miles

oil leak

Fail 17 May 2016 97,407 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside 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)

oil leak

Pass 27 May 2015 91,532 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 84,997 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 May 2014 84,996 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2013 79,027 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 79,026 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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Coolant leak

Pass 18 May 2012 73,313 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 67,250 miles

front cv boots cracking/slightly deterioated

o/s/r tyre slightly mishaped

Pass 25 May 2010 60,395 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

steering rack slightly damp

Pass 27 May 2009 52,472 miles

2 nails in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

steering rack gaitors damp

Pass 7 May 2008 41,793 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 30,720 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2007 30,720 miles

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

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 YKZ is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YKZ, 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 YKZ registered?

YM53 YKZ is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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