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YL53 VRO

2004 MG Zr

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,165 mi
Last recorded101,165 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 VRO
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 101,165 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 90,517 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 90,517 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 79,850 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 68,677 miles

Oil leak

battery insecure

Fail 27 Feb 2012 68,673 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

battery insecure

rear brake discs corroded and poor condition

Pass 5 Mar 2011 62,032 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 53,690 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 48,477 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2008 46,900 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 43,528 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 43,528 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 31,236 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 31,236 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 VRO is a 2004 MG Zr in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YL53 VRO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL53 VRO registered?

YL53 VRO is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 25 February 2004.

Is YL53 VRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL53 VRO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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