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YS53 ECX

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

85,615 mi
Last recorded85,615 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 ECX
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2014 85,615 miles

front brake disc excessive corrosion at o/s

Fail 6 Mar 2014 85,588 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

offside front brake disc excess corrosion and pads worn low

Pass 19 Mar 2013 82,456 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 79,462 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 79,462 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 73,229 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 73,201 miles

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 22 Apr 2010 67,677 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 58,694 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 58,694 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 46,047 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 44,635 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 36,080 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2007 36,078 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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YS53 ECX 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 64.3%.

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 YS53 ECX, 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 YS53 ECX registered?

YS53 ECX is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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