MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,786 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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!
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is YL53 AFU safe to buy?
The MOT history for YL53 AFU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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