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YL53 AFU

2004 MG Zr

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,786 mi
Last recorded82,786 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 AFU
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 82,786 miles

both outer cv boots starting to perish

center exhaust very corroded

nearside front indicator slightly insecure

offside outer door handle slightly insecure

rear brake inner pads worn very low

rear exhaust box insecure and rubbing on suspension

Fail 19 Oct 2015 82,786 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/16 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both outer cv boots starting to perish

center exhaust very corroded

nearside front indicator slightly insecure

offside outer door handle slightly insecure

rear brake inner pads worn very low

rear exhaust box insecure and rubbing on suspension

Pass 30 Jun 2014 71,040 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 67,510 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 59,548 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 59,548 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

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

nearside mirror damaged/unuseable!

Pass 17 Apr 2012 59,146 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 52,484 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2011 52,484 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 45,152 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 36,062 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 26,720 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 26,720 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 17,560 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 17,427 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 17,427 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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YL53 AFU is a 2004 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YL53 AFU, 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 YL53 AFU registered?

YL53 AFU is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 12 February 2004.

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