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YS53 EEJ

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,285 mi
Last recorded63,285 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2014 63,285 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 63,285 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 56,178 miles

both front wiperblades starting to smear

Pass 23 Apr 2012 53,258 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 48,354 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 41,630 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2009 37,460 miles

advise car running poor faults with tickover and fast idle control

Fail 31 Mar 2009 37,451 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

advise car running poor faults with tickover and fast idle control

Pass 27 Mar 2008 32,793 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 28,604 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 28,604 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 23,716 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 EEJ is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EEJ, 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 EEJ registered?

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

Is YS53 EEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS53 EEJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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