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YY53 YKR

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

63,031 mi
Last recorded63,031 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 YKR
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 63,031 miles

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 58,434 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 52,580 miles

both front treads inner shoulder worn off

exhaust front section minor leak

Pass 2 Sep 2014 47,980 miles

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

both headlamp adjusters worn

first 4 notches on handbrake is free travel

n/s/f steer.rack boot minor twist=deterioration

Pass 15 Aug 2013 43,328 miles

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

both front tyre inner sidewall minor split

Fail 15 Aug 2013 43,326 miles

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

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

both front tyre inner sidewall minor split

rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Aug 2012 39,797 miles

engine management light on

front brake imbalance just within limit

Fail 21 Aug 2012 39,780 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

engine management light on

front brake imbalance just within limit

Pass 22 Aug 2011 36,061 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 36,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

o/s/r no.plate light has water inside

Pass 23 Aug 2010 32,729 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake squeal

Fail 23 Aug 2010 32,728 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake squeal

Pass 24 Aug 2009 29,826 miles

both rear tyres are starting to crack between the treads, though no cords visable at time of test

cut to sidewall of offside front tyre, though no cords visable

slight play in offside front suspension/steering

Pass 26 Aug 2008 27,521 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 23,641 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 16,654 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 16,654 miles

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

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 YKR is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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