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YP53 ZRE

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

48,017 mi
Last recorded48,017 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 ZRE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 48,017 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 47,673 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 41,146 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 46,134 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 44,433 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 41,235 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 41,223 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 37,618 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 33,024 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 311,140 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 311,135 miles

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

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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YP53 ZRE is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YP53 ZRE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP53 ZRE registered?

YP53 ZRE is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 11 February 2004.

Is YP53 ZRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP53 ZRE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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