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YY53 UGP

2004 MG Zr

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

110,634 mi
Last recorded110,634 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 UGP
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 110,634 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 106,101 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sides inner sills have slight surface rust (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2015 99,371 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine oil level low

Fail 24 Feb 2015 99,371 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine oil level low

Pass 26 Feb 2014 86,875 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 13 Mar 2013 82,162 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 72,887 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 59,362 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 47,097 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 35,426 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 23,722 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2008 23,690 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 16,395 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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YY53 UGP is a 2004 MG Zr in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YY53 UGP, 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 YY53 UGP registered?

YY53 UGP is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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