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YS53 EDU

2004 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

61,446 mi
Last recorded61,446 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 61,446 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 56,626 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 52,688 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 45,712 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 45,712 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 40,557 miles

engine manegment light on permanent

Fail 22 Aug 2013 40,554 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine manegment light on permanent

Pass 24 Aug 2012 37,060 miles

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

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

srs light on permanent

Fail 24 Aug 2012 37,060 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

srs light on permanent

Fail 26 Aug 2011 33,099 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 33,099 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 30,663 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 27,796 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 24,385 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 20,743 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 EDU is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 EDU, 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 EDU registered?

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

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