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YS53 EDV

2004 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

129,707 mi
Last recorded129,707 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 129,707 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s front brake starting to bind

plastic sill covers fitted

rear under car sills corroding

Fail 5 Sep 2016 129,707 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front brake starting to bind

plastic sill covers fitted

rear under car sills corroding

Pass 8 Sep 2015 122,518 miles

Both rear tyres perished and split.

Plastic sill covers fitted not allowing a full vehicle inspection.

Fail 3 Sep 2015 122,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Both rear tyres perished and split.

Plastic sill covers fitted not allowing a full vehicle inspection.

Pass 2 Sep 2014 114,013 miles

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

rear tyres perishing

Pass 3 Sep 2013 104,542 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 104,542 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 101,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside washer jet poor

Pass 26 Mar 2012 73,771 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 73,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 65,570 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 63,951 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 63,946 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 27 Jan 2009 59,753 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 59,753 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 1 Feb 2008 50,323 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 50,323 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 40,228 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 40,228 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 EDV is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 EDV, 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 EDV registered?

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

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