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YY53 OVU

2004 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,158 mi
Last recorded72,158 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 OVU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 72,158 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 72,158 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer cill (2.4.A.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 70,136 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 70,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 68,274 miles

oil leak

Front tyres worn on edges

Rear tyres cracking badly

Pass 7 Jan 2015 65,178 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 65,178 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 61,215 miles

both rear tyres treads slightly perished and cracked

coil springs corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2014 61,204 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

both rear tyres treads slightly perished and cracked

coil springs corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2013 54,151 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 50,336 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 47,829 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 47,829 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 40,264 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 40,264 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 34,957 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 28,838 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 28,838 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 15,804 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 15,804 miles

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

o/s/f tyre cracked (3mm tread)

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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YY53 OVU is a 2004 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YY53 OVU, 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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YY53 OVU is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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