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YL53 VPW

2004 MG Zr

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,571 mi
Last recorded44,571 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2012
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 VPW
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2012 44,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s rear brake light bulb operated after being tapped

Pass 26 Mar 2012 44,571 miles

n/s rear brake light bulb operated after being tapped

Pass 1 Apr 2011 39,253 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 39,253 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 34,443 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 34,443 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 30,157 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 25,170 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 19,838 miles

O/S/Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Fail 6 Mar 2007 19,838 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

O/S/Front Tyre Worn on Inner edge

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 VPW is a 2004 MG Zr in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VPW, 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 VPW registered?

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

Is YL53 VPW safe to buy?

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