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YS53 ECN

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,647 mi
Last recorded96,647 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 ECN
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 96,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 88,899 miles

ecu light on

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2016 82,708 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 77,033 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 77,033 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 70,900 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 70,900 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 64,280 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 55,397 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 46,501 miles

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

no spare tyre or aerosol inflater

Fail 8 Feb 2011 46,434 miles

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

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

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

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

no spare tyre or aerosol inflater

Pass 19 Jan 2010 40,572 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 33,190 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 26,937 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 21,273 miles

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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YS53 ECN is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YS53 ECN, 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 YS53 ECN registered?

YS53 ECN is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 10 January 2004.

Is YS53 ECN safe to buy?

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