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YS53 EDF

2004 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,144 mi
Last recorded58,144 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 EDF
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2012 58,144 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery insecure

power lead for amp rubbing through on door

rear wiper blade split

Fail 19 Jan 2012 58,144 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery insecure

exhaust sat slightly lower after fitting after market back box

power lead for amp rubbing through on door

rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 Jan 2011 53,681 miles

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

exhaust is not a standard type

Fail 14 Jan 2011 53,681 miles

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

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

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

exhaust is not a standard type

Pass 21 Jan 2010 40,960 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 40,960 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 34,267 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 34,267 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 25,364 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 15,410 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 EDF is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EDF, 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 EDF registered?

YS53 EDF is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is YS53 EDF safe to buy?

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