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YS53 EEA

2004 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

81,899 mi
Last recorded81,899 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2013 81,899 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 28 Mar 2013 81,899 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear wiper split

Pass 30 Mar 2012 73,985 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2011 68,208 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 68,190 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 61,495 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 61,495 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 54,797 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 48,988 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 48,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 42,091 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 41,957 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 33,451 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 EEA is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EEA, 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 EEA registered?

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

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