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YY53 ZCF

2004 MG Zr

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

45,295 mi
Last recorded45,295 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2012
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2012 45,295 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front nearside bumper damage

Front nearside seat back fold mechanism inop ( seat secure)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 45,088 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Front Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front nearside bumper damage

Front nearside seat back fold mechanism inop ( seat secure)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 38,948 miles

Front nearside headlamp trim / bumper loose

Front nearside tyre outer shoulder wear

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

rear nearside sidelight dimmer than offside rear

Fail 26 Jan 2011 38,653 miles

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

Front nearside headlamp trim / bumper loose

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear nearside sidelight dimmer than offside rear

Fail 26 Jan 2010 32,527 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 32,527 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 25,925 miles

AUXILARY DRIVE BELTS CRACKING

Fail 26 Jan 2009 25,925 miles

AUXILARY DRIVE BELTS CRACKING

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 18,998 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Jan 2007 11,511 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 11,511 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 ZCF is a 2004 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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